In the Philippines, a big push for better healthcare access led to a test run of digital health records in local clinics. From 2020 to 2022, two different electronic health record (EHR) systems were tried out in various places. These ranged from busy city clinics to quiet rural health centers and ev
Prices in the US are going up. In June, the cost of living rose by 0. 3%, making the yearly increase hit 2. 7%. This is the highest it's been in four months. Experts expected this rise, especially because gas prices went up. But it's not just gas. Other goods are getting more expensive too, thanks t
In the shadows of society, a grim reality persists. Infants and newborns face a higher risk of homicide than any other age group. This is not just a statistic; it's a call to action. Data from recent years reveals a troubling pattern. Most infanticides are committed by males, while neonaticides are
In 2024, Kootenai County experienced a notable decline in reported crimes, marking a significant shift from previous years. The total number of offenses dropped by nearly 10%, with 7, 079 incidents reported, down from 7, 984 in 2023. This decrease follows a pattern of fluctuation, with the lowest nu
Wildfires are scary. They burn forests, destroy homes, and make the air dirty. In 2018, a big wildfire in California sent smoke to San Francisco. Scientists wanted to know if this smoke made people sick. But how? They can't just ask people to breathe dirty air on purpose. That's not fair or safe. So
In the world of European ear, nose, and throat (ENT) surgery, a silent battle is being fought. Women in this field often face subtle but harmful comments and actions that make them feel left out or treated unfairly. These are called microaggressions, and they can happen because of someone's age, gen
A peaceful Sunday turned tragic in Lexington, Kentucky, when a man opened fire at a local church. The incident began earlier that morning when the suspect, Guy House, shot a state trooper during a traffic stop. House then fled the scene, carjacked a vehicle, and headed to Richmond Road Baptist Churc
The EU is planning to retaliate against the US with tariffs on a range of products. This includes aircraft, cars, machinery, chemicals, plastics, medical devices, electrical equipment, and industrial goods. The total value of these goods is less than previously proposed, at around €95 billion. The
The U. S. has slapped a 17% tax on fresh tomatoes from Mexico. This move is meant to protect American tomato farmers. But it might make tomatoes more expensive for everyone else. Mexico sends a lot of tomatoes to the U. S. About 70% of tomatoes in the U. S. come from Mexico. That's a big jump from
Ever wonder how yoga affects your brain? A recent study used a special device called fNIRS to check out what happens in the frontal lobe during yoga. The experiment included 27 healthy adults who practiced yoga for about 23 minutes. This wasn't your typical yoga session; it mixed active poses with r
