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Need a New Mattress? Use Your Health Funds!

January 17, 2025

Ever tried sleeping on a rock? A bad mattress can be just as comfy. It can cause serious pain and worsen health issues. That’s why the IRS lets you use your pre-tax dollars from a health savings account (HSA) or flexible spending account (FSA) for certain health-related items. But not everyone can u

health

Why Women Under 50 Face More Cancer Than Men

January 17, 2025

Cancer rates are changing in the US. Women under 50 are now 82% more likely to get cancer than men, according to a new report. This shift is partly due to increases in breast and thyroid cancers, which affect women more. Young men, on the other hand, are seeing fewer diagnoses for cancers like melan

celebrities

Justin Baldoni Takes Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds to Court

January 16, 2025

Actor Justin Baldoni has filed a lawsuit against Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, claiming they tried to take control of his film "It Ends With Us" and falsely accused him of sexual harassment. The lawsuit, filed in New York, alleges that Lively and Reynolds used their fame to spread lies and damage

education

New Chicago School Board Takes Charge Amid Union Contract Talks

January 16, 2025

A new era has begun for Chicago Public Schools with the swearing-in of a hybrid school board. This board, made up of elected and mayoral-appointed members, faces immediate financial challenges and tense negotiations with the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) for a new contract. The power struggle has bee

health

Asthma in South Asia: What's Changing from 1990 to 2021?

January 16, 2025

Asthma has been a growing health concern in South Asia over the past three decades. While the global trend shows a decrease in age-standardized prevalence rates, South Asia is witnessing an increase in both incidence and mortality. This study aims to shed light on these trends by examining data from

education

How French Sign Language Handles Mistakes

January 15, 2025

Ever wondered how well people who use French Sign Language (LSF) can understand signs that are not perfectly pronounced? Researchers decided to find out. They created a little experiment where LSF users watched videos of signs that were slightly off. These signs had changes in how the hand was shape

health

Firearm Injuries in Kids: What's Changed in EMS Responses?

January 15, 2025

Over the past five years, emergency medical services (EMS) have seen some shifts in how they respond to kids with firearm injuries. We're talking about kids and teens aged 0-19. Let's break down what's changed from 2018 to 2022. First off, EMS crews are dealing with more firearm injuries among kids

technology

The Road's New Melody: Drivers' Music Choices Change

January 15, 2025

These days, the tunes playing in cars are taking a surprising turn. It seems that more drivers are tuning out of Android Auto, perhaps because they've switched to iPhones or their new cars don't support it anymore. While that's happening, Google's YouTube Music is becoming super popular among driver

health

Early Exits: Why Patients Leave U. S. Emergency Departments Before Doctors Say So

January 15, 2025

Leaving an emergency department (ED) before medical advice is given, often called early exits, is a major concern in the U. S. healthcare system. It can lead to worse health outcomes and higher costs. While past research has explored this issue, studies using recent nationwide data over multiple yea

science

The Journey of Proteins: How Genes React to Stress

January 14, 2025

Every protein goes through a life cycle, from birth to death. This is managed by the protein homeostasis system, which keeps proteins stable even when conditions change. But how does this system adapt to different stresses? Scientists used bacteria called Caulobacter crescentus to find out. They