- US sanctions 6 Beijing, Hong Kong authorities for 'undermining' the island region's autonomyon March 31, 2025 at 6:02 pm
The State Department sanctioned six Beijing and Hong Kong authorities who Secretary of State Marco Rubio said are "undermining Hong Kong’s autonomy."
- The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally here, pre-order yours starting April 2on March 31, 2025 at 5:56 pm
Rumors suggest that Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders will open April 2, with the official Switch launch coming in June.
- Maine school officials explain why state was in 'noncompliance with Title IX' after referral to DOJon March 31, 2025 at 5:47 pm
Maine school officials explained why they were unable to sign the Trump administration's agreement to keep trans athletes out of girls' and women's sports.
- COVID 5 Years Later: Impact on Healthcareon March 31, 2025 at 5:41 pm
The field of medicine has undergone significant changes since the COVID-19 pandemic, with the biggest breakthrough right at our fingertips: telemedicine. While it may feel like a "normal" part of healthcare now, connected technology dominated how Americans saw doctors during the pandemic. "Before the pandemic, virtual care was available, but it was not widely used. Now telemedicine is mainstream," says Dr. Michael Aziz, an Attending Physician at New York's Lenox Hill Hospital. According to one study, telemedicine encounters increased 766% in the first three months of the COVID outbreak. And while use of the 2-D technology has tapered off, Dr. Aziz, believes still plays a vital role in medical care, "Especially for people in rural areas. Especially for young professionals. And it offers convenience. But we have so many barriers when it comes to telemedicine.... especially for senior citizens,’ he explains, "Also, the government has put some many roadblocks for patients to use that. One is the cost. There's a cost associated with that. It's not covered by many insurance."Experts say while telemedicine has been revolutionary, it's best suited for certain ailments, particularly psychiatric services. Dr. Chris Ivany, Psychiatrist and COO of Family Care Center, emphasizes, "I think it's clear to say that the pandemic certainly had a immediate and negative effect on many Americans' mental health."A recent Gallup poll shows adults 18 to 49 reported a steep drop in their mental health since 2020, with many suffering from depression, anxiety, and isolation. This has led to an increase in Americans seeking help post-crisis. Dr. Ivany notes, "The stigma to seeking mental health care is definitely decreased over the course of the past five or so years.... but also, in part to just a general recognition that mental health care is part of health care overall." Dr. Ivany points to two main reasons we're seeing a growth in mental health care, "Part of what the pandemic has done is to raise the awareness of mental health issues, challenges across the American population in a way that really hadn't been done really in the past.... And I think the second is the field now is much more flexible in terms of how care can be delivered to people."Another challenge changing the landscape of the industry, a significant reduction in staffing. Dr. Aziz says, "About 3000 healthcare professionals have died and about 100,000 have retired or changed career... Hospitals have a hard time not only hiring physicians and health care workers, but they have a hard time retaining them."While telemedicine has been a game changer, it’s not the only major innovation to emerge from the pandemic. The production and rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine, along with advancements in rapid testing and antigen tests, are also transformative innovations born out of the pandemic.
- Chappell Roan sparks outrage by slamming parenthood, claims her 'friends with kids are in hell'on March 31, 2025 at 5:33 pm
"Hot to Go" singer Chappell Roan said many of her friends who have children are unhappy and having a hard time, stirring up an online debate about parenthood.
- Karen Read update: Fired lead investigator on witness list for 2nd trial in Boston cop John O'Keefe's deathon March 31, 2025 at 5:31 pm
Former Massachusetts State Trooper Michael Proctor has been named among the 150 witnesses for Karen Read's second trial in the death of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe.
- 'Snow White' box office plummets, suffers 66% drop in second weekendon March 31, 2025 at 5:31 pm
Disney's "Snow White" earned just $14.2 million at the domestic box office in its second weekend, marking a 66% decline since its opening weekend on March 21.
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