Stephen E. Fienberg, a distinguished statistician, was recently interviewed as part of a special series honoring the late Professor Harry O. Posten. The chat, supported by Pfizer Global Research-Connecticut, the American Statistical Association, and the University of Connecticut-Storrs, dived into F
Dilated cardiomyopathy, or DCM, is a big deal in the world of heart health. It's one of the top reasons people need heart transplants. Scientists recently did a huge study, looking at the genomes of over 14, 000 DCM cases and left ventricular traits of more than 36, 000 people from the UK Biobank. T
Pain is a common issue, but did you know that people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) might feel it differently? Studies show that pain is prevalent among COPD patients, but we don't know much about which areas hurt the most or what factors contribute to this pain. It's like a myste
In a late-night agreement, Senate leaders have struck a deal that will allow Democrats to confirm several of President Joe Biden's district court nominees. This deal comes with a trade-off: the four pending appeals court nominees will not get a vote. Some liberal activists are upset, fearing that th
Heart failure can make it hard for people to do much physical activity because they get very out of breath and tired. This happens when the tiny blood vessels in the body aren't doing their job right, and the muscles can't get the energy they need. Myofascial release techniques (MRT) are a way to im
LeBron James, a basketball legend who's been playing since before social media even existed, has decided to take a break from it. On March 21, he posted on X (formerly Twitter), saying he's stepping away for a while. Fans are wondering why, and now we have some answers. LeBron said that if social m
In the heart of California, a group of Native American teens from San Bernardino gathered to discuss a topic that's often swept under the rug: mental health. This event, titled "No Big Deal, " aimed to normalize seeking help when life gets tough. Mateo Moctezuma Ortega, a representative from the Sie
Starting from fall 2025, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) plans to make college more affordable. They'll start by not charging tuition for students whose families earn under $200, 000 a year. But the best part is that families making less than $100, 000 won't pay anything at all, incl
Ever wondered why you're paying more for medicine, even with insurance? It's a tricky situation. Pharmaceutical companies used to argue that drugs were affordable. But as prices soared, they switched tactics. Now, they say, "Don't worry, we'll give you financial help. " So, are patients still consum
A recent study looked into how Americans of different races see trust in doctors and medical care, as well as their religiosity, when it comes to organ donation. The study, which surveyed 201 people across the U. S. , found that donor status wasn't linked to how often people go to religious services
