The Saudi health system is going through a major overhaul. This isn't just a small tweak. It's a complete makeover. One big part of this change is how healthcare is paid for. The Council of Health Insurance (CHI) is leading this charge. They want to make things clearer and more understandable. They'
Childhood trauma can leave deep scars. These scars might not always be visible. Sometimes, they show up in unexpected ways. For some people, these scars can cause seizures. But these are not the kind of seizures that come from a medical issue. These are called psychogenic non-epileptic seizures or P
The COVID-19 pandemic brought many changes to healthcare. One significant shift was the way doctors kept track of patient visits. This was especially true for people dealing with epilepsy. During the pandemic, many routine visits were disrupted. This made it hard for doctors to keep up with their pa
The Dutch government made a big change to its long-term care system. They wanted to make it more affordable. They did this by making it harder to get traditional nursing-home care. Instead, they pushed for more care to happen at home. This led to the creation of small-scale nursing homes. These home
In the world of online shopping, a big change is happening. The United States has increased the tax on goods coming from China to 125%. This move is expected to shake things up for many Chinese businesses that sell their products on Amazon. These sellers now face a tough decision: raise their prices
The Accelerating Medicines Partnership Schizophrenia (AMP SCZ) program is all about bringing real-life experiences into the world of psychosis research. It is a bold move that has been in the making for over thirty years. This program is not just about finding new treatments. It is about making sure
A man from Derbyshire, England, was surprised to find out that his tattoo was used by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to identify members of a Venezuelan criminal gang. The gang, known as Tren de Aragua (TdA), has been a subject of interest for law enforcement agencies. Pete Belton, a 4
A judge has made a surprising decision. Mahmoud Khalil, a student activist, can be deported. This is because of his involvement in protests. The judge believes Khalil's actions could harm U. S. foreign policy. This ruling came as a shock to many. It could affect other international students too. Kh
In Singapore, a recent investigation dug into the lasting impacts of childhood mistreatment on university students. The study focused on five types of internal struggles: depression, anxiety, PTSD, eating disorders, and suicidal thoughts. Over a thousand students took part, sharing their experiences
Fungi are not just for pizza toppings or fairy tales. Some fungi can actually help fight nasty parasites. One such fungus is Metarhizium anisopliae. Scientists have been testing a specific strain, IBCB425, to see if it can tackle a common worm problem in sheep. This worm, Haemonchus contortus, is a
