Ever wondered if personalized feedback could make gambling safer? A study explored this, using the Positive Play Quiz (PPQ) to give gamblers insightful feedback. The idea? To boost their intention and confidence to gamble responsibly. Some were given personalized feedback, while others got a general
Terrance Lindsey-Bynum, a 33-year-old from Gary, Indiana, was given time served for threatening a Regional Health Systems worker over the phone. The incident happened on Valentine's Day, February 14. Lindsey-Bynum, who was a patient at Regional, called the employee to ask for housing help. He grew u
A few mornings ago, Indianapolis resident Robert Deane was out to pick up his mail when he noticed something unusual. Lying in a nearby ditch were two car seats with two tiny babies inside – a 4-month-old and a 5-month-old, both girls and cousins. He quickly grabbed the car seats, brought them insid
John Rhys-Davies, who played Gimli in Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy, shared an interesting story at Fan Expo in San Francisco. He revealed that filming wasn't always smooth sailing, especially when it came to the weather. Once, while shooting in New Zealand's South Island, a massive rain
Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis (AD), is a tricky skin condition that's heavily influenced by environmental factors. It's not just one thing causing it—there's a mix of intrinsic and extrinsic factors at play. While we've talked a lot about environmental exposure on a broader scale, we don't
Scientists are on a mission to find new organic materials that glow brightly under special light conditions, which can help in biological imaging. This type of imaging, called two-photon fluorescence microscopy, is like taking super-detailed pictures of cells and tissues without damaging them too mu
Ever wondered how nurses map out their careers? It turns out, there's no one-size-fits-all answer. Some nurses have a clear destination in mind and plan every step, while others prefer to keep their options wide open and see where the wind takes them. There's also a group that looks at what jobs are
Being identified as at clinical high risk for psychosis (CHR-p) can be a delicate situation for young people. While it allows for early detection of potential schizophrenia, the label itself can bring unwanted attention and stigma. Researchers are now exploring which type of stigma is more harmful:
Imagine walking into your classroom one day, and suddenly, you're handed a check for $25, 000! That's exactly what happened to Ashley Davis, a math teacher at Central Intermediate School. The Milken Foundation, famous for celebrating top-notch educators, chose Ashley for her exceptional teaching and
Shenghua Wen wasn't just any tourist in Southern California. This 41-year-old from China was up to something illegal. He overstayed his student visa and got caught sending a peculiar cargo: guns and ammunition. Authorities found out he was shipping these from the Port of Long Beach to North Korea. S
