Everyone knows that doctors and patients often talk about the future of a patient's health. But what about the very end? That's what a recent study in Taiwan looked into. It's the first time anyone has explored how cancer patients and their loved ones who care for them feel ready, both in their mind
Ever wondered if having food allergies could affect your ability to conceive? A recent study in North America explored this question. The researchers looked into how self-reported food allergies might correlate with fecundability, which is the likelihood of getting pregnant each menstrual cycle. Th
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz attempted to halt the release of a House Ethics Committee report on Monday, but his lawsuit fell short. Gaetz’s legal team argued that the report's release would harm his reputation and that he hadn't been notified or given due process. The committee published the report soon
Aging is a natural process, but it affects different creatures in unique ways. Scientists wanted to understand how the environment impacts the breeding patterns of wild blue tits as they get older. They created a special measurement called "relative environmental age" to see how past conditions infl
Ever wondered why some bird moms have more boys or girls? It all comes down to their quality and the environment. Carolina wrens, which are loyal to one mate, face this dilemma. If a mom is in good shape, she might have bigger sons who can fight for food. But if she's really high-quality, she might
For decades, healthcare workers have been facing violence in the workplace. But did you know that this issue also hits prehospital personnel hard? We're talking about doctors, nurses, and other healthcare pros who work outside of hospitals. In Denmark, a recent survey aimed to shed light on the exte
Former Florida Representative Matt Gaetz is in hot water. A House Ethics Committee report alleges he paid tens of thousands of dollars to women for sex and drugs. The report, released despite his resignation, details his wild antics, including a trip to the Bahamas with multiple women and the use of
Evanston, a city in Illinois, has been making history with its reparations program. The program aims to rectify past racial injustices, specifically those that occurred between 1919 and 1969. During this time, the city pushed Black residents into a specific neighborhood and used discriminatory housi
Did you know that once a house is burgled, its likelihood of being hit again increases? The same goes for houses nearby. This phenomenon, known in the boost account theory, suggests the same thief might return to a previously successful target or one close by. Researchers focused on the Canadian cit
Tennis elbow, a painful condition caused by the breakdown of a tendon in the elbow called the extensor carpi radialis brevis, often improves with rest and therapy. But sometimes, surgery is required. Traditionally, surgeons either separate or both separate and mend the tendon. Mend it, and patients
