For a long time, we've known that people with severe mental health issues don't live as long as the rest of us. But what about those living in a huge, diverse city like New York City? That's a different story. Let's dive into the numbers. Adults 18 and up with serious mental illness (SMI) in NYC h
Iran has been a longstanding thorn in the side of the US, with tensions escalating significantly over the past few years. The situation has reached a boiling point with Trump's statements about Iran. Trump has openly directed his advisers to take drastic measures if Iran were to assassinate him. Th
The Treasury has tried to reassure the public regarding Elon Musk's involvement in its payment systems. The Treasury's payment system has not stopped any transactions despite Musk's claims of halting payments. The Treasury's principal deputy assistant secretary, Jonathan Blum, communicated wi
Big changes are coming to the General Services Administration. Leaders are planning to cut spending and reduce staff in a significant way, complex and critical tasks need to be considered. The new plan is to reduce expenses by 50% across all programs and personnel. This means fewer employees, b
First, let's talk about the brain. It's like a super-computer running our body. Modern science has given us powerful tools to peer into the brain's workings, especially when it comes to how drugs hijack the brain and keep it in a state of addiction. Scientists now understand that each perso
Billions of years ago, a massive asteroid crash landed on Earth's moon. The asteroid tore two gigantic channels into the lunar surface. These massive chasms were created in a area on the back side of the moon. The asteroid measured about 15 miles across and blasted its way through the moon's cr
The wild weather patterns are really causing headaches for everyone but families with young children and new moms are even more in trouble. In addition to the usual health care concerns, they are stuck in a crisis. It is becoming increasingly difficult to help them in the midst of chaos. In Austr
People with type 2 diabetes face a significant risk of heart troubles, such as heart attacks and strokes. Until recently, effective preventive measures have been few and far between. A promising new treatment called NAC, or N-acetylcysteine, has lately surfaced. This substance is actually a wel
Industrialization is changing how people live in both eastern and western regions of China. This shift has sparked curiosity among researchers about how it affects the gut microbiome and resistome. Imagine the gut microbiome as a tiny ecosystem living inside us. Each person has a unique mix
Burnout is a major concern for those working in intensive care. Doctors in South Korea are facing serious challenges that affect their well-being and quality of patient care. To tackle this, a survey was organized by the Korean Society of Critical Care Medicine. The survey was spread across
