Occupational stress isn't just about the tasks or demands of a job. It's also about how the work is designed. For emergency telecommunicators, the way their job is structured can pile up stress. This review dived into these "structural stressors" that are woven into the job design and policies. The
In a surprising turn of events, the Chicago Board of Education voted to fire Pedro Martinez, the leader of the city's public school system, on Friday night. This decision followed months of political upheaval. The vote was a victory for both the Chicago Teachers Union and Mayor Brandon Johnson, who
In a surprising move, the Chicago Board of Education decided to keep seven charter schools from closing. These schools, run by Acero Schools, were planned to shut down at the end of the year. The board voted unanimously to fund a rescue plan that will keep all seven schools open for another year. Tw
You know how important it is for people with end-stage kidney disease to manage their health well, especially if they're on maintenance hemodialysis. But unfortunately, many patients aren't doing as good a job as they could be. Researchers wondered if showing these patients educational videos might
You might think that treating opioid use disorder is simple with available meds, right? Wrong! Many people face major hurdles, especially when it comes to money. This research wanted to find out why some people give up on treatment. Turns out, the dosh they need to fork out can be a real pain. It's
Echinococcosis is a nasty disease caused by parasites. In China, a medicine called albendazole is given for free to people with this disease under a government program. This study aims to see how well people are taking their medicine and how effective it is. By doing this, we hope to boost the numbe
The stage is set for a thrilling college basketball game as Kentucky and Ohio State face off in the CBS Sports Classic. This event takes place at Madison Square Garden, New York, with a 5:30 PM ET tip-off on Saturday, December 21. The Wildcats, ranked fourth, are favored to win, aiming to narrow the
Celery, a key player in the vegetable world, has many forms. There's common celery, known for its solid, crisp stalks, celeriac with its fleshy, underground stems, and leaf celery, which has long, hollow stalks. Here's where things get interesting: scientists recently created a detailed map of the c
In 2024, artificial intelligence (AI) showed its power in surprising ways. Scientists used AI and X-rays to read ancient scrolls from Herculaneum, Italy, that were buried by the Mount Vesuvius eruption in 79 AD. These scrolls are so delicate they can't be unrolled, but AI helped decode over 2, 000 c
Climate change is starting to hit people's health hard, and public health professionals are noticing. It's affecting both physical and mental well-being in communities across the U. S. To protect everyone equally, we need all sorts of plans and actions to tackle this issue. But here’s the thing: not
