A new kind of helper is creeping into many doctor offices. It listens to the conversation between a patient and their physician, then writes down what was said in a few seconds. The idea is to free doctors from typing and let them focus on talking. Some clinics already use these tools. One family d
When the market takes a hit, some investors look for places that keep paying. Real‑estate investment trusts, or REITs, have been hit by the same forces that pushed stocks lower. But a few of them may stand out because they serve needs people still want, no matter the economy. One of those is
The study explores what happens when people change how they spend a single minute in their daily routine. Researchers used data from wearable sensors that track real movement to see how shifting minutes between sleeping, sitting, standing and walking affects lung health. They found that even a ti
After a stomach operation for cancer, many people lose weight and may become underweight. This loss can hurt recovery and life quality. Researchers looked at how daily habits after surgery affect weight, especially focusing on exercise, smoking, and drinking. They examined a large group of patients
Artificial intelligence is stepping into the world of skin health, offering new ways to catch cancer before it spreads. Skin cancers are common around the globe and arise from many causes, such as sun exposure, pollution, and certain habits. Finding a tumor early can save lives, and AI tools are sha
Chronic pain affects many people every day. Doctors often give pills that only hide the symptoms and can cause new problems. A growing body of research shows that certain foods can calm the inflammation that fuels pain, sometimes matching the effect of common pain medicines without the side effects.
In many homes, tiny hands reach for bright bottles and packets that look like toys. These items hide dangerous chemicals that can burn skin, hurt eyes, or make children sick if swallowed. Between 2007 and 2022, about 240, 800 little ones under five went to emergency rooms because of such produ
The clash with Iran has made the United States look weak on the world stage, says Italy’s Defence Minister. He worries that fighting could grow into a nuclear war, echoing the horrors of World War II. Italy refused to let U. S. planes land at a Sicilian base on their way to the Middle East, showi
The film “No One Cares About Crazy People” is a short documentary that will play at Columbia College’s Film Row Cinema on Saturday. After the screening, a panel with director Gail Freedman will discuss the movie’s message and its ties to Chicago. The soundtrack is written by Jeff Tweedy, a singer
The U. S. is facing a decision that could change the lives of many citizens. A new proposal would push defense spending beyond $1 trillion, a level not seen since the Cold War. The plan would require cutting money from programs that help families—health care, housing, schools and efforts to pr
