Ever wondered how health shocks impact people differently depending on their initial health? To find out, researchers created a way to measure health continuously and monitor its changes over time, showing that poor health doesn't always bounce back from health setbacks. Standard models struggle to
You might think that with more political information available online and on TV, people would be more knowledgeable and vote more. But surprisingly, that's not the case. Research shows that since entertainment options have also increased, whether people get smarter or vote more depends on what they
Think of it as a digital wallet for your health records. My Health Record, managed by the Australian Government, lets you keep your medical details safe online. No more scattered notes or memory lapses. It’s all there, at your fingertips – from your medications to allergies and test results. You cal
In Indonesia, a unique experiment was carried out on Twitter to see if celebrities can truly influence people's beliefs about vaccines. The study involved 46 famous figures and organizations, with a combined following of 7. 8 million. These celebrities agreed to randomly tweet or retweet messages pr
Donald Trump has hinted that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , a notable vaccine skeptic, might play a significant role in his administration's health policies if he wins the presidency. This decision is causing concern among health experts. Some fear that it could lead to lower vaccination rates, an increase
Millions of people in Africa live without reliable electricity. A U. S. company, d. light, is trying to change that with affordable solar power. Their goal? To connect a billion people by 2030. Dimakatso Ngcobo, a 12-year-old from Kokotela, South Africa, knows the struggles of life without electrici
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , a prominent anti-vaccine advocate, could take control of major U. S. health agencies if former President Donald Trump wins the 2024 election. Kennedy, a member of Trump's transition team, has been promised leadership over agencies like the Department of Health and Human Servi
From 2021 to 2023, the United States saw a consistent level of skepticism toward the science behind COVID-19 vaccines, with about a third of the population hesitant. Despite minor fluctuations, this mistrust persisted. Men, university graduates, and higher-income individuals were more likely to trus
In 1995, director Ron Howard brought the 1970 Apollo 13 mission to the big screen, starring Tom Hanks. This space drama tells the story of a spacecraft explosion that nearly ended the lives of three astronauts. But how accurate is the movie? Retired NASA astronaut Nicole Stott watched the film and s
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