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Boosting Black Medical Schools: Bloomberg’s $600 Million Contribution
Michael Bloomberg, a former New York City mayor and the billionaire founder of Bloomberg LP, recently announced a generous $600 million donation to the endowments of four historically Black medical schools. The announcement was...
England’s GPs Challenge Government in Unnecessary Battle
General practitioners (GPs) in England have recently made a bold move by initiating industrial action for the first time in six decades. This decision comes after an overwhelming 98.3% of GPs voted in favor...
The Cost of Cancer Screening: A $43 Billion Annual Expense
The United States spends a significant amount of money on cancer screening each year, with estimates showing that $43 billion was spent in 2021 alone. This cost is attributed to screening for five specific...
Tyland Lannister’s Eventful Work Trip in ‘House of the Dragon’ Finale
House of the Dragon season 2 has come to an end with the finale episode, "The Queen Who Ever Was." Fans were expecting another epic battle but instead, the episode focused on setting the...
How Jordan Chiles Won Bronze with a Dramatic Score Change: Insights from a Former...
There was a lot of excitement in the Olympic women's gymnastics competition on Monday as Jordan Chiles won bronze in the floor event after her coaches submitted a scoring inquiry. Originally, she was given...
Oropouche Virus Outbreak: Alert for Latin America
The Pan American Health Organization has raised an alert for Latin America due to a surge in cases of the Oropouche virus, a disease transmitted by midges and mosquitoes. The alert was issued after...
Managing High Cholesterol in Children and Teens
Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in all cells in the body. It is produced by the liver and can also be found in certain foods. While the body needs cholesterol to function properly,...
Unlocking Faster Dementia Diagnoses Using AI and Brain Waves
Dementia is a growing concern, and Mayo Clinic researchers believe that artificial intelligence (AI) can help with faster and earlier diagnoses. By combining AI with EEG tests, the Mayo Clinic Neurology AI Program (NAIP)...
Navigating Elder Care in Stepfamilies: Challenges and Solutions
Beverly K. Brandt, a retired professor in Arizona, shared her experience of taking care of her stepfather after her mother passed away. She recalled the day when a colleague questioned her decision to care...
Improving Sleep Efficiency: Tips for Better Rest Quality
Improving Sleep EfficiencyIf you find yourself struggling to fall asleep at night, it may be due to your sleep efficiency. Sleep efficiency refers to the amount of time you spend actually asleep compared to...
Get Your Estrogen Levels Tested: Expert Advice and Recommendations
Getting your estrogen levels tested can provide valuable insight into your overall health, especially if you're experiencing symptoms that you can't quite pinpoint the cause of. Estrogen, a crucial hormone that includes estrone, estradiol,...
Empowerment: Lizzo’s Response to Anti-Fat Twitter Comments
Pop superstar Lizzo has been facing a barrage of negative comments about her weight on social media, and she's had enough. In a series of tweets that have since been made private, Lizzo addressed...
















