The government is back to work, but the economic data drought continues. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has announced that the September jobs report will be released on Thursday, ending a six-week dry spell that started when federal funding ran out on October 1. However, economists, policymake
Isoflurane is a common gas used in surgeries to make patients unconscious and numb to pain. It works by targeting certain channels in nerve cells, but how it affects specific pain-sensing nerves is not fully understood. Researchers studied how isoflurane impacts tetrodotoxin-resistant sodium channel
Jenna Norton, a program director at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), found herself on paid leave after the government shutdown ended. She suspects her outspoken criticism of the Trump administration's actions at NIH led to this decision. Norton has been vocal about the administration's impac
A recent federal bill has put a damper on Chicago's hemp industry. The bill, which ended a government shutdown, also closed a loophole that allowed hemp products with small traces of THC to be sold as drinks, edibles, vapes, and more. This has left many businesses in a tough spot. Hemp business own
Cattle prices have been a hot topic lately. From 2021 to 2024, producers had a strong hold on the market. This was partly due to a lot of money being printed and some dry weather. Things got even tighter in 2025 when the government stepped in, closing the Mexican border and adding big taxes on impor
South Dakota is eyeing a huge chunk of federal cash to boost rural health services. If they get the $1 billion they're asking for, half will go towards upgrading telehealth and data-sharing systems. This is part of a bigger federal plan to help rural health providers deal with cuts to Medicaid, a pr
Neuralgic amyotrophy, also known as Parsonage-Turner syndrome, is a condition that causes sudden pain and weakness in the shoulder area. It is quite common, affecting about 100 out of every 100, 000 people. However, despite its prevalence, there is still a lot we don't know about how it spreads and
In Saudi Arabia, healing isn't just about medicine. It's about culture, family, and beliefs. This review looks at how these factors influence physical therapy. It's not just about the exercises or treatments. It's about understanding the person and their background. The review found that modesty, f
Last week, the number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dropped a bit. This small change suggests that the job market is still pretty steady. Even though the government was shut down for a while, states kept track of these numbers. Experts used this data to make educated guesses about
Kevin O'Leary, the famous investor from Shark Tank, has been talking a lot about gold lately. He's not just saying it's a good investment. He's saying it's a classic, a symbol of value that has stood the test of time. Unlike cryptocurrencies, gold has been around for thousands of years. It's accepte
