In 2025, the University of California, Berkeley, held a special event to celebrate the work of Dr. Lonnie Snowden. This gathering was not just about his research but also about the people he inspired and mentored over his long career. Dr. Snowden spent 20 years teaching at Berkeley. His work focuse
Many famous people enjoy gambling. They visit casinos often. Some are very good at it. Others lose a lot of money. But they all seem to love the excitement. Ben Affleck is one of them. He is great at blackjack. He even won a poker championship. Casinos sometimes ask him to leave because he is too g
Doctors are always busy. They need to check many test results every day. But how do they make sure they see the right results at the right time? This is where diagnostic stewardship comes in. It's like a helper that makes sure doctors don't miss important test results. But how does this helper work?
Vicarious Surgical, a company shaking up the world of robotic surgery, is set to shine at the Piper Sandler 37th Annual Healthcare Conference. This isn't just any old tech company; they're on a mission to make surgeries better, faster, and cheaper. How? By using robots that mimic human movements to
Scientists have been playing around with sound waves to make chicken meat better. They wanted to see how sound waves and salt levels affect chicken protein when it's frozen and thawed. It turns out, sound waves can make the chicken protein more soluble and change its structure. This helps the protei
Nvidia, a big name in tech, is making waves in healthcare with AI tools that are changing how hospitals work. From helping surgeons to analyzing medical scans, AI is becoming a big part of the medical world. This is not just about fancy tech; it's about meeting a growing need for healthcare services
Cancer survivors in the US have a big role in clinical trials. These trials help at every step of cancer care, even after treatment. But how much do survivors know about them? A recent study looked at data from two big sources. One is the Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS). The other
In Ogden, a creamery known for its raw milk products recently became the target of vandalism. The incident, which took place at Milk Barn Creamery's Ogden location, involved offensive graffiti on the storefront. The message was a clear protest against the sale of raw milk, a product that has sparked
Oregon has taken a big step to keep health care accessible for many people. The state recently approved $7. 5 million in emergency funds to support Planned Parenthood centers. This money helps make up for lost Medicaid payments caused by a federal budget change. Planned Parenthood in Oregon was fac
Google is giving older Pixel phones a new feature called the "Device health & support" dashboard. This is not just another update; it's a big change from the old "Tips & support" page in the settings. Think of it as a health check-up for your phone, all in one place. This feature first showed up on
