Living with schizophrenia can be like trying to solve a puzzle with missing pieces. One big piece is social skills. Recently, Italian researchers decided to tackle this challenge head-on. They brought together 40 people from Naples and Milan to test a new approach. This was no ordinary training; it
Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia, or PCP, is a severe lung infection that often affects people living with HIV (HIV+) who have weakened immune systems. The go-to treatment for PCP is trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX), even though it comes with some side effects. But is TMP-SMX really the best
Imagine this: the year is 1915, and the world is shaken by the news that the British ship Lusitania was torpedoed by a German submarine. Far away in the city of Pietermaritzburg, which was predominantly British, something unusual started to happen. A new group called the Pietermaritzburg Citizens Vi
In the United States, keeping track of workplace health and safety often depends on data from federal and state agencies. However, these sources aren't perfect. They can miss some reports or use different methods to collect information. To fill these gaps, the federal Occupational Health and Safety
The COVID-19 pandemic hit people's mental health hard worldwide, causing a lot of sleep problems like insomnia. This was due to sudden changes in lifestyles, worrying news, and fears of getting sick. A study in Singapore looked into how common insomnia was and what factors may cause it during the fi
Endometriosis is a painful reality for many women, affecting not just their health, but also many other parts of their lives. A study in Iran took a deep dive into understanding how women there experience this condition. Instead of just looking at the physical pain, researchers wanted to explore the
2025 is set to start with a bang as key state and local races kick off across the U. S. These contests aren’t as flashy as the presidential elections, but they’re crucial for understanding the political landscape. In Virginia, special legislative elections in January will decide the control of the s
Imagine walking along a beach on Christmas Day and stumbling upon a human leg. That’s exactly what happened in Southern California. A family made this grim discovery in Palos Verdes Estates, a place known for its stunning coastline, not its gruesome findings. Just a few days later, more body parts t
Imagine finding out your cancer treatment isn't covered by insurance. That's what happened to Tracy Pike. Diagnosed with Stage 4 stomach cancer, his doctor recommended a combination of surgery and intense chemotherapy. But the night before his first treatment, he got the bad news: insurance denied c
Have you ever wondered why insurance companies make it so hard for cancer patients to get the care they need? Many doctors and patients are frustrated because insurance companies often deny or delay treatments and tests. This can be life-threatening for people fighting cancer. Dr. Debra Patt, a can
