Senate Passes Train More Nurses Act
The bipartisan Train More Nurses Act was unanimously passed in the Senate. The bill focuses on increasing the number of nurses, especially in underserved areas, and aims to strengthen career…
Cedars-Sinai utilizes Apple Vision Pro and AI to create mental health companion
Cedars-Sinai has introduced Xaia, a virtual psychotherapy companion accessible on the Apple Vision Pro headset. Xaia aims to assist people with anxiety, addiction, depression, and pain management through spatial-computing and…
Is Housing Health Care? State Medicaid Programs Increasingly Say ‘Yes’
Many states are using Medicaid funding for housing aid in response to the growing homelessness epidemic in the US. California is allocating $12 billion for the initiative, while Arizona is…
Supreme Court to hear if Covid misinformation is protected speech
Biden officials urged social media platforms to remove misleading posts about vaccine safety, mask effectiveness, Covid-19 origins, and federal shutdowns. The Supreme Court is set to decide whether the government…
After covid-19: the case for optimism for US leadership in global health
The United States' global leadership in health, including pandemic preparedness, faces uncertainty as the 2024 elections approach. Attention and policy are dominated by geopolitical crises, climate issues, and humanitarian crises,…
New research shows that ultrasound can be used to detect placenta problems in small unborn babies
The study by Amsterdam UMC in collaboration with UMC Groningen and 17 other Dutch hospitals found that a Doppler ultrasound can be used to detect placenta problems in small unborn…
Pomegranate seed oil boosts brain function in mild cognitive impairment study
A recent study investigated the effects of pomegranate seed oil (PSO) on mild cognitive impairment (MCI) outcomes. The study included 80 participants with half consuming PSO and a Mediterranean diet…
Innovations in Treating Vitiligo
Vitiligo is an autoimmune disease that causes depigmentation of the skin, affecting 0.5% to 2% of the population. It can have a significant psychological impact on patients and affects people…
PCOS Diagnosis Associated With Greater Risk for Suicide
A new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are up to eight times more likely to attempt suicide compared to…
Best Eye Cream For Dark Circles In 2024: Revitalize Your Gaze
Bold eye makeup can steal the spotlight, but the delicate undereye area needs care. Dark circles and eye bags often result from lack of sleep or poor skincare. Quality eye…