The tragic killing of Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, has prompted many businesses to step up their security measures. Some companies have temporarily closed their headquarters, while others have scrubbed their websites of executive photos. Companies across various industries are hiring mor
The morning murder of UnitedHealthcare's CEO, Brian Thompson, sparked a wave of social media outrage. People shared stories of denied medical claims, highlighting deep frustrations with the healthcare system. Thompson's widow hinted at possible threats related to coverage issues, though the motive r
Imagine this: since 1985, over 26, 000 people have been interviewed for the Adult Attachment Interview (AAI). That's a lot of stories and experiences shared! Scientists have spent around 170 years worth of work to code and analyze these interviews. They compared results from different cultural backg
Imagine living in a city where your job is often shrouded in stigma and danger. That’s the reality for many sex workers in Metro Vancouver. But what if there was a way to make this life safer and more supported? Research conducted between 2010 and 2022 examined the protective effects of social cohes
Ever noticed how some people just can't stand others' fidgeting? That's misokinesia, and it's more than just an annoyance. It's a real condition that affects people's daily lives. Researchers recently talked to 21 folks from an online support group to understand what it's like living with misokinesi
Being identified as at clinical high risk for psychosis (CHR-p) can be a delicate situation for young people. While it allows for early detection of potential schizophrenia, the label itself can bring unwanted attention and stigma. Researchers are now exploring which type of stigma is more harmful:
Antimicrobial-resistant bacteria are everywhere, especially in low-income areas. But how much do people know about the risks? Researchers in Malawi set out to find out. They talked to people from cities, towns near cities, and rural areas. They wanted to know what people thought about getting infect
British adult entertainer Lily Phillips is planning a world record attempt to have sex with 1, 000 men in one day in January. The current record, set by Lisa Sparks in Poland in 2004, is 919 men. Phillips says she's been training for months to prepare for this physically demanding task. Sexual inte
In Cameroon, a preliminary study explored how social support might break the cycle of intimate partner violence (IPV) between mothers and daughters. Sixty-one mother-daughter pairs were surveyed separately. The study aimed to understand if daughters' social support can reduce the impact of mothers'
Social prescribing isn't just about pills; it's about helping people with everyday struggles like loneliness or money worries. Doctors can connect patients to local groups or activities run by cultural organizations. But for these "cultural offers" to work, they need to be suitable and easy to acces
