Ever thought about how much it costs to treat skin conditions? Let's dive into an interesting comparison. We're talking about two big players here: Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Drug Company (let’s call it CostPlus) and GoodRx. Recently, a study was done to see which one could lighten the load on your wall
Machine learning (ML) has become a go-to tool in hospitals for predicting clinical risks. But here's a big challenge: these models don't always work as well over time. Why is that? The systems and data these models rely on are constantly changing, which can make the predictions less accurate. This c
Ever wondered how to make health and fitness fun? Northbrook's Glenbrook North High School is doing just that with their inaugural health fair. The event, happening on Dec. 20 from 9:30 a. m. to 1 p. m. , aims to connect students with local wellness companies. The school's physical education departm
Senator Joni Ernst from Iowa is worried that she might have a tough time in the upcoming 2026 re-election. Why? Because of the conflicts around President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth. Ernst is feeling the heat from Republican activists who want her to back Trump's
Imagine a group of young men, aged between 20 and 31. They embarked on a journey of running that lasted seven weeks. The aim was simple: to see if regular exercise could affect their mood and change the structure of their brain. Scientists measured how much oxygen they could take in while running (
Have you ever thought about how cells manage to turn food into energy? They're like tiny factories, taking in chemicals and converting them into useful stuff. Scientists have been trying to copy this trick by creating teeny bubbles called microcompartments. These bubbles can grow and change, just li
In the world of politics, money talks. And according to recent reports, it's shouting quite loudly. The electoral spending in the United States has reached unprecedented levels. Every major race, from congressional seats to state governorships, saw huge amounts of money flowing in. Let's ta
You'd think vicious crime in neighborhoods would rob NYC teens of sleep. But surprisingly, it’s not the length or timing of sleep that changes, but the quality. Recently, a study followed 288 teens for two weeks and found that while violent crime doesn't affect when or how long they sleep, it does d
Ever wondered if making cities look nice and civilized actually helps everyone in the city? A recent study looked into this using China's "National Civilized City" program as a test case. They checked out 272 cities from 2003 to 2020 and found some interesting stuff. First off, making cities civili
Amazon and Meta, the companies behind Amazon. com and Facebook, have each decided to contribute $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural fund. This move comes as tech companies and their leaders try to mend their relationships with the incoming president. Amazon's founder, Jeff Bezos,
