Imagine a 32-year-old woman noticing her hair thinning rapidly. At first glance, doctors might think it's alopecia areata, a common hair loss condition. But looks can be deceiving. This woman had something trickier: lichen planopilaris (LPP), a rare condition where the immune system attacks hair fol
When someone gets badly hurt and loses blood, doctors often use a type of liquid called crystalloids to help increase their blood volume. This has been the standard treatment for a long time, but how much is safe? Researchers decided to explore this by studying a national trauma registry over the pa
Imagine a world where our feelings and experiences were just as important as the laws of nature. That's the vision of Henri Bergson, a French philosopher who's often overlooked. Unlike many of his peers, Bergson didn't think science and subjective experience were at odds. He wanted to bridge that ga
Nurses often face work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) due to the physical demands of their job. But did you know that their spiritual well-being can also take a hit? A recent study took a close look at this often-overlooked aspect. The study found that nurses dealing with MSDs faced chall
Despite decades of UN climate and biodiversity conferences, greenhouse gas emissions and biodiversity loss keep rising. Recent summits, like COP29, fell short, offering developing countries mere fractions of the needed funds to tackle climate change. Delegates criticized the agreements as "outrageou
After a grueling two-week strike, Marblehead students will finally be back in class on Wednesday. The town and its educators agreed on a tentative contract, though the specifics are still under wraps. This strike, part of several recent teacher walkouts on Massachusetts' North Shore, had left over 2
Albert Camus' short story "The Renegade, or a Confused Spirit" from Exile and the Kingdom offers a unique perspective on the relationship between religion and mental health. While previous studies have delved into this tale, the direct link between faith and mental well-being hasn't been sufficientl
The Biden administration has come up with a new idea to help people who are overweight. They want Medicare and Medicaid to cover the cost of weight loss drugs for people who need them. This would make it much cheaper for people to get these drugs, which can be really expensive right now. Medicare u
Imagine popping a pill to shed pounds and ending up drinking less. That's what a recent study found out. Researchers discovered that weight loss medications like Ozempic (known for its generic name, semaglutide) and even the older drug metformin reduced alcohol intake in people participating in a We
Soho's famous Groucho Club, a private members' club with a long history and notable members, has been closed temporarily. The closure comes after a serious crime was reported to have happened on the premises. The Metropolitan Police applied to Westminster City Council to suspend the club's license d
