Healthcare systems worldwide are struggling with more patients and fewer workers. Many countries now rely on digital helpers to fill the gaps. One such tool is Remote Care Assist, a video-call system that lets home care staff ask experts for advice in real time. But the big question is: will the nur
Scientists have developed a quicker way to measure tiny molecules in our blood that might affect heart disease and metabolism. These molecules come from gut bacteria and our own cells, and they could reveal new clues about health issues like diabetes or heart problems. The old testing methods only c
Researchers wanted to check if women could accurately remember when their periods stopped naturally without medical records. They studied a large group over many years to see if these memories were consistent. The study focused on whether self-reported menopause ages matched up over time. Self-repo
Doctors often rely on blood tests to spot autoimmune diseases early. One method checks for specific markers called antinuclear antibodies (ANA). These antibodies sometimes attack the body’s own cells by mistake. A recent study compared two ways to detect ANA in a large group of people. One method us
Across Chicago’s northern suburbs, nurses at four hospitals are fighting more than just long shifts—they’re battling their employer over how workers should have a say in their jobs. Nearly 3, 000 nurses at Endeavor Health hospitals like Evanston, Skokie, and Glenbrook have been openly organizing sin
CardioBot just added something new to its health toolkit and it’s not just another step count or heart rate alert. The app now looks at how much daylight you get each day and ties that back to how you feel physically. Your Apple Watch already tracks sun exposure without you noticing, but CardioBot a
Some Ohio lawmakers aren’t convinced Cleveland needs a third Level 1 trauma center, despite plans by Cleveland Clinic to build one by 2028. Eleven state legislators recently asked the hospital system to pause and prove why the region truly needs the extra facility. They argue that expanding care sho
Doctors often remove a small cone-shaped piece of the cervix to treat early-stage cancer. But sometimes, tiny bits of tumor remain unseen after this procedure. The new study asked whether ultrasound scans could spot these hidden cancer cells more reliably than before. Researchers reviewed past pati
Debra and Tony Thune never expected to become travel entrepreneurs. Their journey began when a cruise they were on got cut short by the pandemic. Stranded at sea for over two weeks, they didn’t panic like most passengers. Instead, they used their background in corrections to organize food, share upd
Bitcoin is back to dancing around $67, 000, reclaiming a tiny bit of ground after losing nearly one-tenth of its value in just seven days. That’s the smallest victory in a week that’s been anything but smooth. While U. S. stock markets are flipping record highs like pancakes, Bitcoin isn’t riding th
