You might think that when cancer patients need extra care, they're automatically sent to hospice. But what about those who don't get accepted? In New Zealand, there's a system called specialist-primary palliative care (PC) that steps in for these patients. Let's dive into how this model works and wh
You might not know this, but people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are more likely to get tuberculosis (TB) after being infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This is a big deal, so a nationwide study was done to figure out how often TB happens in people with kidney failure. TB is caused by b
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg once had a different view on defense spending. As the former Dutch prime minister, Mark Rutte, he often failed to meet NATO's 2% GDP defense spending target. But now, heading the world's most powerful military alliance, he has changed his mind. He credits form
The Office of Personnel Management has given federal agencies a deadline of 30 days to follow President Trump's order to end telework and remote work. This order, issued on Trump's first day in office, caused confusion due to its brevity. Telework and remote work are different, with teleworkers comm
Did you know that Donald Trump's recent executive order on gender has some people worried? The order defines "female" and "male" based on what happens at conception. This might sound simple, but it's actually a big deal. Some people think this could be a sneaky way to start treating fetuses as full-
Everton might be eyeing a move for Southampton's Kyle Walker-Peters to bolster their full-back options, according to recent reports. David Moyes, now at the helm of Everton, is looking to strengthen his squad. The team's current right-back, Ashley Young, is 39 and could benefit from some backup. Vit
After nearly 40 years, the Hard Rock Cafe in Chicago's River North neighborhood will shut its doors on March 29. This decision will leave a gap in the city's dining scene, which the cafe has been part of since 1986. A towering neon guitar sign and walls adorned with rock memorabilia have been hallma
Living longer is great, but it also brings new challenges. People with HIV are now facing a higher chance of a painful hip condition called femoral head necrosis. This happens when the ball part of the hip bone dies due to lack of blood. It's not just HIV that's to blame, though. Medicines used to t
Handball researchers have long studied how birthdate affects talent selection. Over the past 30 years, the focus has vastly increased, but stability and variability of these 'relative age effects' (RAEs) are still murky. A recent German study aimed to clear this up. First, the study looked at how s
Tottenham Hotspur are still in the market for a new forward, even after missing out on Ange Postecoglou's top pick, Randal Kolo Muani. The French player, known for his versatility on the field, decided to join Serie A's Juventus on a loan deal. Spurs need to act quickly, as they're currently in a tr
