Councillors in England hold significant power over local services. Yet, there's a big question: how do they use research to make decisions that affect people's health and well-being? This is where the Health Determinants Research Collaborations (HDRCs) come in. These groups were set up to help local
Human trafficking is a grim reality that many people are unaware of. January is a month dedicated to raising awareness about this issue. It's a time to learn how to spot the signs and prevent it from happening. Jennifer Lyons, a survivor of human trafficking, now works as a shelter coordinator for T
UnitedHealth Group has shared the first findings from an independent audit of its business practices. The company has promised to make changes in three key areas. They have 23 action plans in place. By the end of 2025, 65% of these plans will be done. The rest will be completed by March next year.
Humanoid robots are getting a lot of attention lately. A recent gathering in Silicon Valley brought together over 2, 000 people, including top engineers from big names like Disney and Google. They showcased their latest creations and debated how to speed up this growing industry. The idea of humano
Human rights are a big deal. They are the foundation of a fair and just society. The United States, a country that helped create the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, needs to take a good, hard look at its own actions. Under President Donald Trump, things have taken a turn for the worse. The t
UnitedHealth has made a significant move. They have agreed to sell their South American business to a private equity firm called Patria. This deal is worth a cool $1 billion. The final agreement was signed on Saturday, and the announcement is expected on Monday. Sources say this, but they want to st
UnitedHealthcare's plan to limit remote patient monitoring (RPM) reimbursement starting in 2026 is a big mistake. They will only cover heart failure and hypertensive disorders during pregnancy. This decision ignores the growing evidence that RPM helps manage common conditions like hypertension and d
Humanoid robots are getting smarter and more capable. Two big names in this field are Atlas from Boston Dynamics and Optimus from Tesla. They have different goals and ways of working. Atlas is all about pushing limits. It can do backflips and parkour. This robot is like a test bed for new ways to m
Humans stand out among primates because they walk on two legs. This ability didn't just happen by chance. It turns out, two small changes in our DNA played a big role in this unique trait. Researchers recently made an exciting discovery. They found that these genetic tweaks altered how a key hip bo
Humans have always been fascinated by the possibility of life existing beyond Earth. This fascination has driven us to look up at the stars and wonder what else might be out there. Over time, this curiosity has turned into a serious scientific mission. Scientists from different fields, like astronom
