Ever wondered what people involved in healthcare think about new pharmacists prescribing medicines right after they graduate? Well, a recent study took a deep dive into this topic. The General Pharmaceutical Council has changed the rules, allowing new pharmacists to prescribe from the moment they st
Tuesday brought mixed results for the Farmingdale School District's bond vote. Proposition One, worth $22. 15 million, passed, allowing for district-wide roof repairs and upgrades. The community showed support with 1, 202 yes votes. However, Proposition Two, valued at $55. 85 million, did not make t
A federal judge recently declared that changes made to Title IX by the Department of Education were unconstitutional. These changes included expanding the definition of "sex discrimination" to include "gender identity. " The judge said the department overstepped its authority, which is a win for tho
Transgender children and teens often face a lot of stigma, which can harm their health and school life. It might seem surprising, but getting familiar with people from stigmatized groups can help reduce stigma. We can understand their special experiences and feelings better. Watching videos, especia
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major problem worldwide, affecting countless people. Yet, awareness and understanding of CKD are low, causing late diagnosis and poor management. Traditional education methods like talking to doctors or using leaflets aren’t enough, especially when nursing staff is
Recently, the West Hartford Town Council made a significant move to support local schools. They decided to allocate $300, 000 from the town's surplus funds for important upgrades. This money will be used to boost the school system's technology infrastructure and replace old furniture. The council ap
Nearly a decade ago, the University of Missouri was in turmoil. Protests over racial injustice led to the resignation of top administrators and the hiring of a vice chancellor for inclusion, diversity, and equity. Fast forward to today, that diversity office is gone. This isn't just happening in Mis
Ana-Maria Barbosu, an 18-year-old gymnast from Romania, found herself in the middle of a score dispute at the 2024 Paris Olympics. She had won a bronze medal, but the score was challenged by Jordan Chiles, an American gymnast. The drama blew up in the media, with Romanian press making it seem like a
Imagine this: the cannabis industry is booming, with predictions that it could hit $444. 34 billion by 2030. In the USA alone, sales are expected to reach $33. 6 billion by the end of 2023. What's fueling this growth? Education! As people get smarter about cannabis, they're using it more. Dispensari
Schistosomiasis is a big deal in Sub-Saharan Africa, causing lots of health issues. In Bauchi State, Nigeria, people don't really know how well health education can help with this problem. A study looked into this by checking how many people in Dass Emirate had schistosomiasis before and after some
