This year, the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021 study was introduced, highlighting the enormous health impacts of COVID-19 globally. Unlike previous versions, this study specifically addresses both direct and indirect effects of the pandemic. What makes this edition unique is its potential to dri
Between 2019 and 2020, hate crimes against Asian Americans soared in the U. S. Many faced discrimination due to COVID-19, leading to increased psychological distress. We explored whether this surge in hate crimes was linked to more psychiatric Emergency Department (ED) visits among Asian Americans i
Imagine this: in early 2024, Tesla found itself with a bunch of unsold electric cars. The number? Around 46, 500. That's a lot of cars just sitting around! These cars weren't just in the US, but also in places like Germany. Satellite images showed them stacked up in parking lots and storage faciliti
Since the late 1960s, the United States Transuranium and Uranium Registries (USTUR) has been studying how radioactive elements like uranium and plutonium move through the human body. Now, they're focusing on the heart. This research, part of the Million Person Study, aims to estimate the radiation d
A few days ago, a jury unanimously found Daniel Penny not guilty. Following the verdict, former Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. expressed his dismay, stating that Penny's prosecution should never have happened. The incident took place in May 2023. Daniel Penny was on an uptown train when
Hamstring injuries are very common in soccer. These injuries often happen at the end of each half or the match. Why? Some reasons could be low muscle strength, muscle tiredness, and differences in strength between the left and right legs. A team of scientists wanted to know more about this. They cho
Did you know that the Southeastern United States has some of the lowest kidney transplant rates in the country? It's true. And it's not just about numbers. There are big differences in who gets these life-saving procedures based on race and money. To tackle this, a study called RaDIANT was launched
Health monitoring systems have been around for some time, but creating one tailored for school kids is a unique challenge. Researchers are on the hunt for the best methods to keep tabs on students' health from a young age. They've toyed with various plans and technologies to check in on students. Th
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a tricky heart condition that keeps getting worse, even with the latest treatments like ablation. Doctors have tried to stop it by targeting inflammation and fibrosis, but those methods haven't worked out. Recently, scientists have found new cellular and metabolic stress
You might think that with pediatric hypertension affecting around 3% of kids, it would be easy to spot and treat. But surprisingly, less than a quarter of these children are identified, and even when they are, over half don't get the help they need. Why is this happening? Let's look at what parents
