People often lean on their faith when life gets tough. Studies show that how someone uses their beliefs can affect their health and happiness. The Brief Religious Coping Scale, or Brief RCOPE, is a popular tool to measure this. But how well does it work for people struggling with addiction? A recen
In Italy, a study looked at how two different ways of organizing physiotherapy after hip replacement surgery affect patients. The traditional method and a newer, faster approach were compared. Researchers used data from patients to see which one worked better. The study used information from 417 pa
In Philadelphia, a grandmother named Addie Dempsey had to scrub the blood of her grandson from the sidewalk after he was shot. This wasn't a one-time thing. Many families in her neighborhood have faced the same grim task, cleaning up after violence with no help or resources. This situation caught t
In Texas, a migrant shelter run by the Catholic Diocese of Brownsville is in hot water. The shelter, part of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley (CCRGV), is accused of mishandling federal grants. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) claims the shelter used funds incorrectly. Specificall
Elder abuse is a serious issue that affects many older people. It can cause harm to their bodies, minds, and social lives. In Lebanon, not much is known about how common it is or what puts older adults at risk. A recent study tried to find out more about this problem. The study looked at older adul
The National Weather Service issued an air quality alert for several areas in Southern California. This alert covers the Orange County Coast, Orange County, San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys, Riverside County Mountains, and San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning. It is in effect until Sunday, Dece
Aging isn't a steady race; it's more like a rollercoaster with big drops around ages 44 and 60. Science now backs this up, showing that our bodies change a lot during these times. So, what can we do? Well, it turns out that taking care of ourselves in specific ways for each decade can make a big dif
Florida is making waves by considering changes to its school vaccine rules. The state's top health official, Joseph Ladapo, is leading this charge. He's known for questioning the science behind vaccines and COVID-19 safety measures. This has drawn a lot of criticism from medical experts. The propos
In the heart of Boulder County, a unique musical family gathers every Wednesday night. The Harvest Baptist Church in Gunbarrel transforms into a stage where violin bows dance in unison, and laughter fills the air between songs. This is the Flatirons Community Orchestra, a group that brings together
The University of Michigan's athletic department has seen a lot of drama lately. In just three years, they've had some serious issues. First, there was Mel Pearson, the men's ice hockey coach. He was let go after an investigation found a "toxic environment. " Players were pressured to lie about Covi
