You might be curious about how marijuana use affects the mental health of adults in the US. Researchers set out to discover if there's a link between using marijuana and experiencing serious psychological distress (SPD). They looked at a big group of people from all around the country to find out.
Amazon and Meta, the companies behind Amazon. com and Facebook, have each decided to contribute $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural fund. This move comes as tech companies and their leaders try to mend their relationships with the incoming president. Amazon's founder, Jeff Bezos,
Voice of America (VOA) is an international news broadcaster funded by the US government. Usually, presidents don’t choose VOA’s director. But President-elect Donald Trump has a different idea. He proposed Kari Lake, a former local TV anchor who has criticized media and denied a US election result. J
You might wonder if all the health laws passed in New York over the last decade actually make a difference. A recent study dove into this question by looking at 13 different health areas and how they affected 311 hotline service complaints. The big finding? Legislation about hazardous materials seem
Have you ever wondered how old your body really is? The Kardashians did just that in the latest season finale of their reality show. They took a special blood test called the Horvath Test, which measures your body's age. Khloé Kardashian, known for her love of ice cream and cookies, thought her sist
As medical writing becomes more complex, patients struggle to understand crucial information. This study looked into using ChatGPT-4 to simplify neurology and neurosurgery abstracts and patient education materials. The goal was to see if ChatGPT-4 could make these texts easier to read while keeping
Last week, the NYPD was overwhelmed with over 400 tips regarding the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO, Brian Thompson. Among the clues, a crucial breakthrough came from an unexpected source: a McDonald's employee in Pennsylvania. This individual’s 911 call played a pivotal role in leading police to
Ever wondered how certain personality traits could link to criminal behavior? Well, a recent study in Denmark delved into this question. Researchers combined three well-known criminology theories with a model called HEXACO, which measures personality traits. They connected this personality data with
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , a prominent figure in health and wellness, recently shared his thoughts on weight loss treatments. He believes that while medications like GLP-1 drugs have their benefits, the focus should be on lifestyle changes. These drugs, which include popular brands like Wegovy and Zepb
Scientists and economists agree: biodiversity is declining, and it holds immense value. But why are conservation efforts failing? The Kunming-Montréal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) launched in 2022 with a big promise—$700 billion annually for conservation. Yet, two years later, only 3. 5% of
