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Hip fractures are a serious issue, especially among older adults. A recent study in Beijing, China, looked into how the amount of sunshine affects the number of emergency visits for hip fractures. The study found that both short and long durations of sunshine can increase the risk of these fractures

Kids Making Sense of Life and Death in Israel

In Israel, kids are learning about life and death in a unique way. They are doing this through play at the Lod Theater Center. This place uses a special kind of therapy called psychodrama. Psychodrama is a type of therapy that uses drama and role-playing to help people work through their feelings an

health

Closing the Gap: How Nurses Can Improve Heart Failure Care

Heart failure is a tough condition where the heart struggles to pump blood effectively. Unfortunately, many people with severe heart failure don't live more than five years. This is where palliative care steps in. Palliative care is about improving the quality of life for those with serious illnesse

Digital Tools in Physical Education: A Fresh Look

The world of education is changing fast. Technology is becoming a big part of how we teach and learn. This is especially true in physical education, where digital tools like Edmodo, Zoom, and Google Meet are making waves. These tools can make learning more fun and engaging. They can also help teache

health

Breaking Barriers: How a Program is Changing the Face of Medical Research

Imagine a world where medical research is as diverse as the people it serves. That's the goal of a unique program designed to boost the number of physician-scientists from backgrounds that are often left out of the mix. These underrepresented groups face real hurdles when trying to enter the field.

Africa to China: African Nursing Students' Journey

Nursing students from Africa who travel to China for their clinical internships face a unique set of challenges. This journey isn't just about gaining practical experience; it's also about navigating a new culture and educational system. Many students feel overwhelmed and experience negative emotion

politics

Trump's Big Move: Defunding Schools Over Covid-19 Vaccines

In a surprising turn of events, the former President of the United States, Donald Trump, signed an order that would cut federal funding for schools requiring Covid-19 vaccinations for students. This move was seen as a response to the ongoing debate surrounding vaccination mandates in educational ins

Middletown Schools Drops Transgender Student Protections

Middletown's school board made a big decision recently. They voted to get rid of Policy 5756, which was put in place by the New Jersey Department of Education to protect transgender students. This policy had been a source of controversy for a while. The board's vote to remove it also meant that all

Fixing Education: Why Linda McMahon Matters

Education in the US is facing a serious crisis. Recent reports show that reading and math scores for eighth graders have dropped significantly. Only 30% of students are meeting reading proficiency levels, and math scores are also on the decline. This situation calls for major changes in how we appro

Idaho's Medical Education Shake-Up: A New Path?