Germany's upcoming election has become a huge deal, not just for the country but for the whole of Europe. The sudden collapse of the coalition government just after the U. S. presidential election last November has accelerated the process. The vote, originally planned for September, is now happening
Mental health treatments are becoming increasingly important in today's world. Especially when it comes to people who have had to take time off work due to common mental disorders. It makes sense to look at how these treatments affect people's income. That way, we can make sure our healthcare dol
The world of data is buzzing with information about births, deaths, and movements. This has opened up new ways to look at life tables, which are used to figure out how long people live and when they might die. One exciting development is the creation of life tables that can be measured in quarters,
In the heart of Canada, the Asubpeeschoseewagong Anishinabek, known as Grassy Narrows First Nation, have been fighting for their health and environment for many years. This battle began after a massive industrial spill dumped between 9, 000 and 11, 000 kilograms of mercury into their river system. T
Americans are feeling the squeeze. Inflation is on the rise again, and it's got people worried. The University of Michigan's latest survey shows that consumer sentiment took a nosedive in February. This isn't just a small dip; it's a big 10% drop from January. That's double the initial decline r
In 2020, a tragic event unfolded on Interstate 26 in South Carolina. A man, Kimani Pinckney, was arrested by US Marshals in December after a high-speed chase through North Charleston. He admitted to shooting into a car, resulting in the death of a passenger, Marcelis Hayne. The incident occurred aro
The COVID-19 pandemic put a huge strain on healthcare systems. They had to focus on stopping the virus from spreading. This meant that other important health services for children and families took a backseat. The pandemic showed us just how important supportive relationships are for our mental a
The COVID-19 pandemic forced major changes in how essential health services were delivered. Telemedicine became a lifeline for contraceptive care. A large reproductive health provider in Illinois, with 17 health centers, quickly shifted to telehealth. They wanted to see if this new approach kept con
During the COVID-19 pandemic, South Korea saw a big change in how people got medical care for minor illnesses. Telemedicine, or virtual doctor visits, became a popular option. This shift happened between February 24, 2020, and February 23, 2021. Researchers looked at data from almost 3 million peopl
Trump's push to make the US the "crypto capital" has Australian regulators worried. They fear that if the US eases up on crypto rules, scammers might have a field day. In 2023, Australians lost over $1. 3 billion to investment scams, with crypto playing a big part. The Australian Competition and Con
