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
In Lee’s Summit, Missouri, the school year is wrapping up earlier than expected. This is due to the district facing more weather-related closures than anticipated. The district has had 11 days off due to bad weather. This has pushed the last day of school to June 2. However, the district is aiming t
Bronchiectasis, a lung condition where airways widen and become scarred, is a serious issue for many Indigenous adults in the Top End of Northern Territory. A recent study took a close look at the clinical and economic impact of hospital visits due to this condition. The study focused on 15 Indigen
Elon Musk's ambitious plan to slash government spending has caught the attention of President Trump, who enthusiastically backed the idea of returning some of those savings to taxpayers. The proposal suggests that if Musk's target of $2 trillion in cuts is met by next year, about one-fifth of those
In the United States, one in six people grapples with substance use disorder (SUD). Nursing schools might not be doing enough to prepare future nurses for this reality. Why is that? Well, there's a big problem called stigma. It's a harsh judgment that can make people feel ashamed or discriminated ag
Imagine trying to catch a ball in a virtual reality game. Now imagine doing it while feeling anxious. That's what some people were asked to do in a recent study. Anxiety isn't just about feeling nervous. It can actually change how we make decisions and control our movements. Scientists want
Asteroid 2024 YR4 has been making headlines recently. Spotted at the end of 2024, this space rock has a small chance of hitting Earth in December 2032. But don't worry, scientists are keeping a close eye on it. At first, experts thought there was a more than 1% chance of impact. But as more data ca
Climate change is causing a lot of problems. One of them is the spread of a fungus called Coccidioidomycosis. This fungus is found in the soil. It causes a disease called Valley Fever. It is a big deal because it can make people very sick. The fungus is spreading because of climate change. The fungu
ChatGPT is a big deal in the world of artificial intelligence. It's a tool that can understand and generate human-like text, which makes it super useful for teaching and learning. But what do medical students and teachers in Saudi Arabia think about using ChatGPT in their classrooms? Not much is kno
