Healthcare providers aim to deliver the best care possible, especially for those with serious illnesses. This is called goal-concordant care, or GCC. It means treating patients in a way that aligns with their personal goals and values. However, measuring whether this is happening is not straightforw
Europe is feeling the heat, and not in a good way. Record-breaking temperatures are causing chaos across the continent. In Portugal, thermometers hit a scorching 115°F in some areas. Italy is seeing a surge in hospital visits due to heat-related illnesses, with several tragic deaths from heatstroke.
In Japan, many government workers are feeling the ache. Not just any ache, but low back pain. It's a big problem. Why? Well, it might have something to do with their sleep patterns. Some people are night owls. They stay up late and wake up late. Others are early birds. They go to bed early and rise
Double perovskites are like the superheroes of solar tech, but they have a kryptonite: disorder in their atomic structure. Two of these heroes, Cs2AgBiCl6 and Cs2AgInCl6, have been under the spotlight. Scientists wanted to understand how these materials behave when their atoms get mixed up. They us
Astronomers have snapped a stunning photo of a star's aftermath, revealing a rare double explosion. This star, now a supernova remnant named SNR 0509-67. 5, showed signs of two blasts. The image, taken with the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope (VLT), displays different chemical e
People are getting more worried about PFAS, or per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances. These chemicals stick around in the environment and end up in our food. Understanding how they get into our diet is important to keep us safe. A recent study looked at how PFAS can enter our food. It found that old
Scientists have created something cool: new tools that can spot harmful metals in water. These tools are special because they can tell the difference between zinc, cadmium, and mercury. Plus, they do this in water, which is a big deal. What makes these tools even better is that they are easy and ch
Marvel's Ironheart series just dropped a major bombshell. Fans have been buzzing about Doctor Doom's return, but the real surprise came from a different corner. In the final episode, Mephisto, the devilish trickster, made his first full appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This wasn't just
The Trump administration has taken down a key federal website that housed important climate science reports. These reports, known as National Climate Assessments, were created to help people understand and prepare for climate change. Without this website, access to these crucial reports has become m
Amazon's "Most Wished For" list is a goldmine for finding trending electronics. It's a handy tool for gift ideas or just staying updated on what's hot. The list is divided into categories, making it easy to focus on specific items like dash cams or smart home devices. Topping the list are the Apple
