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The Flu's Impact in Spain: A Five-Year Look (2015-2020)

January 28, 2025

Influenza, also known as the flu, is a big deal in Europe. It causes about 30% of all sickness and death in the European Union. But how bad is it in each country? That's what researchers wanted to find out in Spain. They looked at data from hospitals over five seasons, from 2015 to 2020. What did t

entertainment

Yasuke's Unique Role in Assassin's Creed Shadows

January 28, 2025

The upcoming Assassin's Creed Shadows is stirring up excitement, especially with its unconventional choice of protagonists. Yasuke, a samurai, is one of the main characters, but he's not an assassin. This isn't unprecedented, but it's the first time Ubisoft is openly embracing this change. As a resu

health

Why Some Health Professionals Are Slow to Embrace Telemedicine

January 28, 2025

Telemedicine has transformed healthcare by allowing doctors and nurses to treat patients from afar, even after COVID-19 accelerated its use. However, not all healthcare workers are enthusiastic about it. There are concerns and policy hurdles that make some professionals hesitant. While many studies

health

Winter Woes: Why Fighting Sleep Might Help You Sleep Better

January 28, 2025

Are you one of the many people who struggle to sleep during the cold winter months? If so, you're not alone. Six out of ten Americans report that their sleep routines are disrupted by the colder seasons. Expert doctors point to several factors like reduced sunlight, heavier meals, warmer rooms, less

finance

AI Waves Rock the Market, But Health Stocks Stay Strong

January 28, 2025

Monday was a wild day on Wall Street, with the S&P 500 taking a dip. The culprit? A Chinese AI startup named DeepSeek. The big question was whether this startup created a super-efficient AI model with very little investment. If true, this could shake things up for the big tech players like Amazon, M

finance

Factory Activity in China: A January Surprise

January 27, 2025

In a twist, China's factory activity took a dip in January, just before the Lunar New Year. The official Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) came in at 49. 1, showing a contraction. This was a surprise, as experts had expected it to stay above 50, which signals growth. December's PMI was 50. 1, so this

business

Stock Market Shake-Up: Chinese AI Startup Spooks U. S. Tech Giants

January 27, 2025

Imagine this: you're a big tech company in the U. S. , riding high on the AI wave. Then, out of nowhere, a little-known Chinese startup called DeepSeek shows off a chatbot that's as good as yours, but way cheaper. That's what happened, and it sent shockwaves through the U. S. stock market. Companies

lifestyle

Career Choices: What Makes Someone Dateable?

January 27, 2025

Ever wondered what makes someone a great catch? According to a recent survey, those working in healthcare are at the top of the list. Both men and women agreed that healthcare professionals are the most attractive partners. Doctors were the favorites, with 26% of respondents choosing them. Nurses al

health

The Role of Medicaid in Ensuring Prenatal Dental Health

January 27, 2025

You might not think about it much, but taking care of your teeth before getting pregnant is really important. Poor dental health can lead to complications during pregnancy, like premature birth and low birth weight. But here’s the thing: not everyone has easy access to dental care, especially those

business

Costco Faces Shareholder Pushback on DEI Policies

January 27, 2025

Costco's shareholders recently shot down a proposal questioning the wholesale club's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. The activist investors leading the charge, however, aren't ready to throw in the towel just yet. Ethan Peck, deputy director of the National Center for Public Policy