Are you a parent of a student at a private school? If so, you might be noticing some trends that have you worried. Many American parents, both from public and private schools like the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools (Lab), are concerned about similar issues. One major problem they see is a
Managing type 2 diabetes (T2D) can be tough, but using digital tools might make it a bit easier. A recent study called Greenhabit looked into how a mobile health app could help people with T2D take better care of themselves. The study was set up like a big game of chance, where some people got the a
Ever heard of amyloidosis? It's a sneaky condition where proteins go rogue and bunch up, causing chaos in different body parts, including the lungs. These protein clumps can be tiny and innocent, like nodules or cysts, or they can grow large and troublesome, making it hard to breathe. When amyloidos
Imagine you've had a spinal cord injury. You're one of the many who now live with neuropathic pain (NP), a debilitating condition that often doesn't respond well to medications. But what if there was another way to combat this pain? Enter exoskeletons: these robotic suits could help people with spin
President Donald Trump has made it official—the United States is leaving the World Health Organization (WHO). This decision has healthcare experts worried about the future of global health responses. What's the WHO all about? It's a United Nations agency set up to tackle health emergencies worldwid
Public health emergencies bring together volunteers from all walks of life. This mix can make management tricky. To understand volunteers better, researchers are looking at social media data to create online profiles. These profiles could help paint a clearer, more objective picture of who's helping
In June 2021, a new drug called semaglutide got the green light for helping people with obesity lose weight. But who's really using it? There's not much info on that, especially for people without diabetes. This medicine is a unique type called a GLP-1 receptor agonist. It works by targeting a spec
Dust from mining can be bad for the environment and our health. The problem is, the stuff we use to stop dust, called suppressants, isn't always good for all types of dust. They don't stick well, and the crust they make isn't strong. So, scientists did some experiments to find out what makes a good
When smart home devices collect data, it's crucial to keep it safe and reliable. But how can we trust this data if it's stored in a centralized system that can fail? Meet TraVel, a smart solution that uses blockchain and transfer learning to manage IoT data securely. TraVel uses a system called IPF
Did you know that small farmers are the backbone of the palm oil industry? They produce more than 40% of the world's palm oil, which is both beloved and criticized. There's been a lot of talk about how palm oil affects the environment and communities, so programs have been created to help small farm
