Black people in the US face a higher chance of getting Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). Scientists are digging deeper into psychosocial factors that might be behind these racial differences. Previous research has shown that quality of life (QoL) and religious or spiritual (R/S) prac
Did you know that where you live in Austria can affect your chances of being admitted to a hospital for depression? A recent study looked at hospital admissions for depressive episodes among adults in Austria from 2009 to 2014. The study found some intriguing patterns. Suburban areas had the highest
In a surprising twist, the Philippines is now dealing with a major clash between its president and vice president, which is putting the country's democracy to the test. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte, despite winning elections together, have seen their alliance crumbl
When Antony Blinken served as Secretary of State, some people praised his support for LGBT rights and gender equity. Others criticized his handling of rogue regimes and terrorists. However, one issue stood out: his treatment of Christians. Under Blinken, many Christians faced persecution, especially
In the world of machine learning, not everyone has the expertise to train models. That's why data owners often team up with model owners to create better, more generalized models. The problem? Privacy and confidentiality. Data owners want their data to stay secret, while model owners don't want thei
Walmart is tweaking its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, joining other big companies that have paused what some call "woke" initiatives. Filmmaker Robby Starbuck, known for his campaigns against such policies, had a chat with Walmart's top brass. He shared that instead of conflict, t
Did you know that cannabis use disorder, or CUD, is a growing concern in the United States? With millions of people affected, the search is on for effective treatments. Recently, some intriguing research has surfaced, focusing on psychedelic compounds. No, not the ones that make you trip in a bad wa
Chicago, get ready for a cool Thanksgiving! The National Weather Service forecasts temperatures in the mid-30s on the holiday. A weather system sweeping through on Wednesday could bring rain or snow, lasting into Thursday. The heaviest snowfall is likely Wednesday afternoon and night. Travelers migh
As our population ages, more people are facing dementia. This means more folks will need help making important life decisions. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how we handle these assessments. Instead of meeting in person, healthcare professionals are now using video calls to check if someone can m
Did you know that the tiny blood vessels in your brain play a big role in brain health? Scientists are trying to understand how these vessels, especially the deep medullary veins, are linked to brain injuries. In this study, researchers looked at people who had recently had a small brain injury call
