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How People with Learning Challenges Can Say “Yes” to Advanced Health Studies

March 30, 2026

Adults who have learning difficulties often face big problems when it comes to joining new medical studies that try to match treatments to a person’s genes and lifestyle. These studies could help everyone, especially those who normally get less fair care. But the rules about whether a person w

health

Boosting App Use: New Onboarding Tricks for Pain Care

March 30, 2026

Many people with long‑term pain, like fibromyalgia, struggle to start or keep using digital health tools. Studies show that up to fifty percent of patients either never download the app their doctor recommends or stop using it early. Because these apps can help track symptoms and improve treatment,

politics

Louisiana’s Coastal Science: A Tale of Money, Data and Politics

March 30, 2026

The state has poured more than $21 billion into a plan that aims to protect its shoreline. That money has funded research and engineering work that ranks among the world’s best in understanding how to save coastlines from erosion, sea‑level rise and industrial damage. Yet the people who should us

science

A Life That Shaped Medicine and the World

March 30, 2026

Barry Bloom was a chemist who turned into a pioneer of immunology and global health. When he found out he had pancreatic cancer, he chose to become a patient who also studied his own treatment. He joined clinical trials, read the research papers himself, and asked questions at every appointment.

science

Streamlined Powder Test: Using Pictures Instead of Lab Machines

March 30, 2026

Dry powder inhalers need a quick way to check how fine their particles are. Scientists usually rely on a big machine called the next‑generation impactor and then run a slow liquid test to measure the results. The new method replaces that slow step with smart image analysis. Images of the po

health

Simple Meal Routine Helps Shed Pounds

March 30, 2026

Studies show that eating the same foods regularly can lead to more weight loss than constantly changing meals. Researchers tracked 112 adults in a weight‑loss program, asking them to log everything they ate on their phones. They measured how much the calorie count and food choices varied each

science

Safe Water Still a Hard Fight in Rural Philippines

March 30, 2026

In many poor and middle‑income places, getting clean water is a daily battle. A recent study looked at four remote villages in Barbaza, Antique. The researchers collected 232 water samples from taps, bottles and wells. They tested each sample for temperature, pH, total dissolved solids (TDS

finance

Crypto Stocks Near Bottom Before Earnings

March 30, 2026

Wall Street research firm Bernstein thinks crypto‑linked shares are close to a bottom as the market heads into first‑quarter earnings. The sector has lost about 60 % of its value since reaching highs in October 2025, creating large opportunities for investors. Geopolitical tensions and short‑term

technology

Crypto Money Helps Buy Cheap Drones for Russia and Iran

March 30, 2026

When people want to buy a cheap drone online, it is hard for governments to know who bought it and why. The new study shows that groups connected to Russia and Iran are using digital money, or crypto, to pay for these drones. Crypto is recorded on a public ledger called the blockchain. By looking a

health

Robots on the Operating Table: Money, Trends, and Reality

March 30, 2026

The rise of robot‑guided surgery is striking, even though clear proof that it outperforms older methods like laparoscopy is still thin. Surgeons are increasingly choosing robotic tools, often driven by financial incentives and the allure of cutting‑edge technology. Studies show that hospitals rec