The Covid-19 pandemic threw a wrench into the works of cancer surgery, including procedures for pancreatic cancer. Healthcare resources were shifted, and cancer treatment pathways had to be redrawn. This disruption had the potential to severely impact fast-growing cancers like pancreatic adenocarcin
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, universities shut down, changing student routines. This study looked into how much time students spent walking or biking (active transportation), sitting without breaks (uninterrupted sitting time), and using screens for studying (screen time to study). It aimed to se
In a surprising turn of events, Chad Chronister, Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Drug Enforcement Administration, announced that he won’t be taking the job after all. Those close to the situation might be confused about who really made the decision. Chronister, the sheriff of Hillsborough County,
The SARS-CoV-2 virus, which led to the global COVID-19 pandemic, has a high mortality rate. While there are treatments available, scientists are still looking for more antivirals that can effectively combat the virus. Enter lonafarnib, or LNF, a drug already approved by the FDA to block cellular far
Ever wondered how teamwork makes learning better? The COVID-19 pandemic and the rise of AI have shown us that big problems need more than one brain. Let's explore how reaching out to others can turbocharge your learning journey. While hands-on practice is the bedrock of learning, chatting with exper
Life for kids with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) changed drastically during the COVID-19 pandemic. Schools closed, routines were disrupted, and even the smallest changes can be challenging for them. Now that restrictions are easing, a new project called T-Res is stepping in to help. T-Res aims to
A secret grand jury investigation launched by the Department of Justice is probing a US nonprofit, EcoHealth Alliance, that directed millions in US taxpayer funds to the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV). Scientists suspect that this funding could be linked to gain-of-function research, which might
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people wondered if cryptocurrencies acted like gold during financial crises. This study looked at the top 10 traded cryptocurrencies and their connection to gold and crude oil markets before and during COVID-19. Researchers used various statistical methods to find
You know how a big event like COVID-19 can shake up everything? Well, it certainly shook up the crypto market. Researchers checked out the top ten cryptocurrencies before and during the pandemic and found that volatility really spiked once COVID-19 arrived. Bitcoin and Ethereum were big shots even b
Imagine having hospital-quality care right in your living room. That's what Hospital at Home (HaH) offers, and it's been gaining attention in Israel, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic. The Dead Sea Health Policy Conference in 2022 took a close look at how Israelis and their doctors feel about H
