Nonprofit hospitals have an obligation to help their communities, but the people who live nearby may see little benefit

Does living near a hospital make you more likely to get the health care you need? Even though the federal government requires nonprofit hospitals to regularly assess the health needs…

Popularly known as ‘gas station heroin,’ tianeptine is being sold as a dietary supplement – with deadly outcomes

The Food and Drug Administration is upping the urgency of its warnings for consumers to avoid purchasing or consuming tianeptine – commonly called “gas station heroin” – a synthetic drug…

Introducing Sechrist’s Innovative eHEAL and 3300HM Hyperbaric Chamber

Newswise — ANAHEIM, Calif., Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Sechrist Industries, a leader in hyperbaric technology, is proud to announce the launch of two groundbreaking products: eHEAL and the 3300HM Hyperbaric Chamber.…

The 5 Best Plug-In Hybrid Cars for 2024

Gas-electric hybrid cars fill a need for those who want an electric car but don’t want to experience range anxiety. Since these vehicles have dual drive trains, one electric and…

Jupiter-sized Planet Has Big Secret: 350,000-mile-long Tail

Scientists say the discovery presents a rare opportunity to study the physics that shape thousands of other planets. WASP-69b is having a hot girl summer that never ends. The huge…

Study reveals key mechanism behind obesity-related metabolic dysfunction

These colored streaks are mitochondrial networks within fat cells. Researchers from UC San Diego discovered that a high-fat diet dismantles mitochondria, resulting in weight gain. Credit: UC San Diego Health…

Wall Street girds for ugly Boeing earnings as CEO faces scrutiny

Alaska Airlines has resumed service on the Boeing 737 MAX 9 following a three-week grounding in the wake of a January 5 emergency landing. Boeing’s 737 MAX 9 planes have…

Playing an instrument linked to better brain health in older adults

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Engaging in music throughout your life is associated with better brain health in older age, according to a new study published by experts at the University…

The Psychological Impact of Forced Human-Pet Separation

Summary: A new study reveals the psychological and safety risks associated with forced separation of people from their pets in crises like domestic violence and natural disasters. The research highlights…

Our sense of taste helps pace our eating. Understanding how may lead to new avenues for weight loss

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain As a scientist who investigates hunger and weight control, I’m interested in the way our brains let us know we’ve had enough. As we begin to…