The workforce is getting older, and big companies are starting to notice. Some are taking steps to keep older workers around, while others are lagging behind. Walmart, for example, is tweaking jobs to suit older employees. Microsoft is offering extra care to support aging workers. Google is helping
Chicago's schools faced big problems this year. Immigration crackdowns made students and families scared. Many Latino schools saw fewer kids showing up. A false alarm about immigration agents even caused panic at one school. Later, when the government started Operation Midway Blitz, schools had to s
Anda Damisa, known online as LazyWrita, left a lasting message on Instagram on December 29. He shared with his followers that he was no longer able to find the strength to go on. His post was a mix of gratitude and farewell, saying he had lived a full life but could not continue. He signed off with
Clinicians at Legacy Health have a new deal to consider. This comes after a strike that started on December 2nd. The group, which includes nurse practitioners, physician associates, and clinical nurse specialists, is represented by the Oregon Nurses Association. They unionized late last year and wor
Florida is in the middle of a big debate about straws. Some people think paper straws are better for the environment. But now, there's a new problem: paper straws might not be as safe as we thought. A new bill in Florida wants to stop cities and towns from making their own rules about straws. The b
OHIP, Ontario's health insurance program, is in a legal battle. They want to challenge a recent court decision. This decision stopped them from charging for mass vaccinations. The issue is about who should pay for these services. The court said OHIP can't bill for vaccinations given to large groups
In China, the link between money and health is not as straightforward as it might seem. Recent research using data from 2016 and 2020 shows that how people feel about their health and what their body mass index (BMI) says can be quite different. This difference changes depending on where you live an
In Uganda, young refugees often struggle with health issues, especially when it comes to sexual health. Many lack basic knowledge and access to necessary resources. Digital health tools could be a big help, but there's a catch. Not all young refugees know how to use these tools effectively. This is
Jeffrey R. Holland, a prominent apostle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, passed away recently. His death came as a surprise to many, despite his ongoing health struggles. Holland had been dealing with kidney issues for some time, which were further complicated by a COVID-19 diagno
In Swiss hospitals, deciding on the right level of care for critically ill patients is a big deal. Doctors often have to choose between aggressive treatments or focusing on comfort. This choice can include orders like Do Not Resuscitate (DNR), Do Not Admit to Intensive Care Unit (ICU), or Do Not Adm
