Mental health in the UK is about to get worse, and inequality will have a lot to do with it
The U.K. government's recent mini-budget has come in for a lot of criticism. Its effect on stock markets, pensions and the value of the pound have barely been out of the news. As a clinical psychologist, one issue I find alarming, but has barely been.....»»
“Outrageously” priced weight-loss drugs could bankrupt US health care
Prices would need to be dramatically slashed to avoid increasing the national deficit. Enlarge / Packaging for Wegovy, manufactured by Novo Nordisk, is seen in this illustration photo. (credit: Getty | Jakub Porzycki) Wi.....»»
Serious iOS 17.5 Bug Reportedly Gets Worse
We’ve seen numerous complaints about iOS 17.5-related bugs and performance issues, but the bug reportedly impacting people’s photos rises above the rest. Earlier this week, we saw a report on Reddit about a bug resurfacing old photos that.....»»
It could soon be illegal to publicly wear a mask for health reasons in NC
Senators skeptical of legal trouble for harmless masking after moving to make it illegal. Enlarge (credit: Getty | Spencer Platt) The North Carolina State Senate on Wednesday voted 30-15, along party lines, in favor of a.....»»
Protein prediction technology yields accurate results to efficiently find the best drug candidate for many conditions
Artificial intelligence (AI) has numerous applications in health care, from analyzing medical imaging to optimizing the execution of clinical trials, and even facilitating drug discovery......»»
The Oura Ring is becoming an even better smart ring for women
The Oura Ring is picking up some additional women's health features. Here's an overview of everything that's new......»»
Hawaii study shows almost 75% of Maui wildfire survey participants have respiratory issues
A University of Hawaii study examining the health effects of last year's deadly wildfires on Maui found that up to 74% of participants may have difficulty breathing and otherwise have poor respiratory health, and almost half showed signs of compromis.....»»
Temperature, time and blueberry wine: Researchers examine fermentation"s effects on health-promoting compounds
Nutrient-rich blueberries—a common breakfast smoothie ingredient—can also create wine. But does the heat and time required to ferment this mighty berry strip out any of those potential health-promoting compounds? Researchers in ACS Food Science &.....»»
From roots to resilience: Investigating the vital role of microbes in coastal plant health
Georgia's saltwater marshes—living where the land meets the ocean—stretch along the state's entire 100-mile coastline. These rich ecosystems are largely dominated by just one plant: grass......»»
$59B UAW retiree benefits trust hires ex-GM exec as CEO
The UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust has appointed a former General Motors Co. executive as its CEO. Jessica Gubing will take on the role June 4, heading up a trust launched in 2010 to protect retiree health benefits, which has grown to $58.6 billi.....»»
The inside story of Elon Musk’s mass firings of Tesla Supercharger staff
The day before Elon Musk fired virtually all of Tesla’s electric-vehicle charging division last month, charging chief Rebecca Tinucci went to meet with Musk about the network’s future.The meeting could not have gone worse......»»
Apple adds Battery Health menu to new M2 iPad Air and M4 iPad Pro
It’s been a while M4 iPad Pro, Apple is finally bringing the Battery Health menu to iPadOS. more….....»»
Places with more college graduates tend to foster better lifestyle habits overall, research finds
Having more education has long been linked to better individual health. But those benefits are also contagious, say the co-authors of a new working paper......»»
Health systems eliminating a form of anesthesia that hangs in the air for more than a decade after use
Philadelphia-area health systems are phasing out a common anesthesia gas that hangs in the atmosphere for 14 years. Desflurane is the most potent greenhouse gas found in hospitals, which are increasingly engaged in efforts to reduce their carbon foot.....»»
National Geographic launches Take Your Time campaign for mental health awareness
To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month, National Geographic announced Take Your Time, a campaign about how to slow down and find time for yourself......»»
Brazil"s flooded south paralyzed as waters remain high
Brazil's flooded south remained paralyzed Monday, with schools and health centers shut and streets cut off as overflowing rivers showed no sign of receding after torrential rains in a disaster that has left 147 dead......»»
Black Basta ransomware group is imperiling critical infrastructure, groups warn
Threat group has targeted 500 organizations. One is currently struggling to cope. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Federal agencies, health care associations, and security researchers are warning that a ransomware group tr.....»»
Indian Ocean sea-surface temperatures found to be accurate predictor of dengue outbreaks
A team of Earth scientists, health care workers and meteorologists affiliated with several institutions in China, and working with several international partners, reports that global dengue severity in Asia and South America can be predicted by sea-s.....»»
Star Wars: The Phantom Menace is better and worse than you remember
It's been 25 years since The Phantom Menace was universally rejected by Star Wars fans. Does the film come across better or worse now than it did in 1999?.....»»
How to copy text from locked PDFs in macOS
There are few things worse than trying to copy a string of text from a PDF, only to find that you can't highlight any text at all. Thankfully, bypassing a locked PDF is easy enough to do on Mac.Locked PDFs don't have to leave you manually typing a wa.....»»
Smartwatches are in big trouble
What's old is new again in the world of smartwatches. It's a big problem right now, and it's only going to get worse......»»