Three scholars from rural America, two of whom identify as queer—one Two‑Spirit and one transgender—took part in a gathering where people shared stories across age groups. They chose to study the event through collaborative autoethnography, a method that blends personal experience with academic anal
The study follows U. S. soldiers over time to see how problems with sexual health affect their work lives, even when mental illnesses like PTSD or depression are taken into account. Researchers gathered data from the large Millennium Cohort Study, which tracks service members across many years. Fir
The study looks at how people’s drinking habits change from age 12 up to 65. It uses a statistical tool called Bayesian simulation and another called simulated annealing to figure out how likely it is that someone will move from one drinking level to another. The four levels are low, medium, h
A recent audit uncovered that staff at a Denver foundation have spent $28, 000 on meals and drinks over three years, with an additional $3, 000 on pricey cocktails. The foundation was created by voters in 2018 to support mental‑health programs, funded by a city sales tax that added . 25 % to every p
The debate about universal health care often starts with the claim that people’s own choices cause their illnesses, so they should not receive free treatment. That argument is simple but misses the bigger picture. Countries that offer health care to everyone, even if it means waiting for non‑urgent
Dr. Sean Barbabella told CNN that the red mark on President Trump’s neck is a side effect of a common cream he is using as a preventative skin treatment. The doctor said the president has been applying the cream for one week, and the redness may linger for several weeks. He did not explain why the t
Pets love to explore, but many items that feel harmless to us can be deadly for them. A simple garden plant or a kitchen snack might look cute, yet it could trigger serious illness in a cat or dog. Seasonal decorations often bring new risks. Spring brings cut flowers, chocolate treats and potted
"Recent data shows a growing number of people under 65 being diagnosed with colorectal cancer, especially rectal cases. While older adults are seeing fewer cancers, the overall trend is upward across all ages. In fact, rectal tumors now make up almost one‑third of colorectal cases, a jump from 27 %
Journalists who go into conflict zones face danger every day. The threat of injury or death is real, but the risk does not stop there. Even after leaving a battlefield, many reporters struggle with mental health problems that linger for years. Research shows that covering war can trigger a ra
The United States has pushed back a key meeting that will decide if the country still meets the “measles elimination” label, moving it from April to November. The panel, organized by the Pan American Health Organization, had invited U. S. officials to discuss whether recent outbreaks threaten t
