The world of health research is changing. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently hinted at a possible shake-up in how they handle indirect and administrative costs for research funding. This has sparked worries about how this might affect future progress in biomedical research. The NIH has
Yersiniosis is a bacterial infection that often flies under the radar. It can cause significant health issues and long-term problems. In 2022, experts in New Zealand set out to measure just how much of a toll this infection takes on the population. They wanted to know how many years of healthy life
Conspiracy theories are everywhere. They are not new. They have been around for a long time. They are like a virus. They spread quickly and infect many minds. But why do they spread so fast? There are a few reasons. One big reason is that people like simple explanations. They like to believe that th
A graduate student from a prestigious university in Massachusetts was taken into custody by federal agents. This incident has sparked concern and questions about the student's status and the circumstances surrounding the detention. The student, who is pursuing a PhD, is an international student from
Rep. Jasmine Crockett is standing by her words after a recent speech in Los Angeles. She had called Texas Governor Greg Abbott "Governor Hot Wheels". She insists that her comments were not about Abbott's disability. Instead, she was criticizing his approach to handling migrants. Crockett pointed out
In the world of disability, movement is often seen as a problem. People with disabilities are often seen as having a deficit. They are seen as lacking something that others have. This way of thinking can be harmful. It can make people feel like they need to be fixed. It can make them feel like they
A recent study looked at how people react after a big disaster. It focused on the earthquakes in Turkey on February 6th, 2023. The research explored how shared pain can bring people together. It also looked at how this shared pain can make people want to help others. The study involved 120 people w
Leasing a car can be a smart move for those who love to drive the newest models with all the latest bells and whistles. One big plus is the lower monthly payments compared to buying. Plus, leases often come with warranties that cover maintenance and repairs, which means fewer surprises when it comes
Medical students often lack exposure to disability issues, which can lead to misunderstandings and unease when treating patients with disabilities. A group aimed to change this by creating an optional course. They wanted to boost students' skills in understanding and supporting people with disabilit
The idea that different opinions can make a group smarter has been tested. Some studies show that when people consider views they don't agree with, the group's guesses get better. However, other research using complex models found no improvement. This raises a big question: does disagreeing really h
