A fungus named Hymenoscyphus fraxineus is devastating Europe's common ash trees, causing a disease called ash dieback. Scientists want to know how some trees resist this fungus better than others. They studied ash trees in six European countries, looking at both their tolerance to the disease and th
Imagine you're living with a skin condition like atopic dermatitis, hidradenitis suppurativa, pemphigus, or psoriasis. How does it affect your daily life? Researchers recently explored this question by comparing how patients with these conditions rate their health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Th
On Friday, President Biden made a significant announcement regarding the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). He stated that he believes the ERA has achieved ratification and is now a part of the Constitution. This amendment, often referred to as the 28th Amendment, ensures equal rights and legal protectio
President Joe Biden declared the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) as officially part of the Constitution. This move, made in his final days in office, aims to secure equal rights for all Americans regardless of sex. Despite Biden's opinion, the ERA faces a bumpy road ahead. Legal challenges are expected
Messages matter when it comes to social equity. Researchers wanted to see if telling people about racial disparities in child tax credit (CTC) policies might actually hurt support for these policies. They did two experiments, one with a big bunch of people from Prolific and another with an even bigg
Imagine you're a college athlete, excited about the chance to earn money from your name, image, and likeness (NIL). But hold on! The Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights just threw a curveball. They said that NIL money should be treated like athletic scholarships, which means schools ha
Imagine this: a 22-year-old guy gets into a motorbike accident. Sounds normal, right? But here's where it gets interesting. He ends up with a rare fracture, one that's more common in kids aged 8 to 16. It's called an inferior patellar sleeve fracture, and it's not something you see every day. Docto
Injuries to the elbow can be tricky, especially when it comes to teenagers. A particular type of elbow fracture, called coronal shear fractures, poses unique challenges for surgeons. These fractures are rare and require careful attention to blood supply, the growth plates, and ensuring the bones are
President Joe Biden has been a long-time supporter of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), believing that no one should face discrimination based on their sex. On January 27, 2020, Virginia, the 38th state, ratified the ERA. This means that three-fourths of the states have now approved it, which is wha
A woman recently caused a stir when she filmed herself brushing her hair on a United Airlines business class flight. She posted the video on Instagram, calling out a passenger who gave her disapproving looks. The clip triggered a debate online. Sure, some people thought it was fine, but many found i
