Climate change is a big problem for kidney health. It's worse in poorer countries, but people there seem less worried than those in richer countries. One major reason for this difference could be education. To figure this out, we talked to a group of highly educated healthcare professionals. Turns
The White House put a halt on federal grants and loans on Monday, but don't worry, student loans are safe! The Department of Education clarified that the freeze won't affect college financial aid or student loans. The pause is a chance for the White House to review funding that doesn't match Preside
Did you know that millions of surgeries happen each year, and sadly, some patients face health issues soon after? Teaching patients about their procedures is super important, but it can be tough due to pre-surgery stress. This is where big language models, often called LLMs, come in. They can explai
Hearing loss, a common issue affecting one out of every five adults in Europe, is more than just a nuisance. It's linked to serious health problems like dementia. So, what role does education play in hearing health across Europe? Let's dive into how education inequalities change as people age, diffe
Ever wondered how schools teach kids about taking care of their teeth? Well, it turns out there are lots of different ways to do it! This study took a look at how well these methods work. They checked out the knowledge of primary school kids on oral hygiene after using various teaching techniques. T
In the heart of Texas, Anna Gleaton runs a small farm with her husband. They have nine kids, ages 2 to 16, and she homeschools them all. Being a conservative Christian, Anna voted for Donald Trump multiple times. But this time, she wasn't sure if he'd focus on her main concerns: soil and water conta
High school students in Massachusetts are putting down their sports gear in favor of cameras. They're not just snapping photos at big games, but everyday sports events too. Events like wrestling matches, swimming meets, and basketball games are getting special attention. The Boston Globe has kicked
When it comes to vaccines, teens with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) often get left behind. Studies show that their vaccine rates are lower than those of their peers without disabilities. This is a problem we need to tackle, especially since very little research has been done abou
Ever wondered how teachers can help kids talk more while they're trying to solve puzzles with a cool coding toy called Kubo? This study looked into exactly that! Nine kindergarten teachers and 36 kids were observed as they played and problem-solved with Kubo. After the first round, the teachers got
Imagine going to a class where the professor just talks and you sit there, probably feeling bored or uninterested. This is what's often known as a traditional lecture. Many students don't like it much because it can be dull and doesn’t involve them a lot. But what if we could change that? That's wha
