2023 Healthcare Review: Top Breakthroughs & Trends

TL/DR - The key health care topics of 2023 were progress in global COVID-19 mitigation, an increase in syphilis rates, continuing high rates of anxiety and depression, the appointment of Dr. Carolyn Mazure to advise on women’s health research, and debates on new health care policies. The discussion panel included Dr. Joseph Drazkowski, Dr. Hanadi…

Large Dangerous Swells Predicted for Southern California

TL/DR - The National Weather Service has warned Californians about another round of extremely dangerous surf conditions due to Pacific storms, expected to hit on Saturday. This warning comes after eight people were hospitalized due to a rogue wave incident at Pierpont in Ventura, leading to the closure of beaches, piers, and harbors until the end…

Top-Selling Products of Record-Breaking Year at Asheville ABC

TL/DR - Asheville's liquor sales had a record-breaking year, grossing over $52 million, marking consistent annual increases for over a decade. The Asheville ABC Board, the sole retailer where area customers can purchase liquor, paid $4.6 million back to local municipalities from its sales in 2023. Despite rising gross sales, profit before…

Imperial Community Members Earn New Year Honours Recognition

TL/DR - Imperial College London's researchers have been honored in the 2024 New Year Honours list for their contributions to various fields. Professor Dame Molly Stevens was awarded a DBE for her services to medicine, particularly in the area of biomaterials, Professor Mala Rao received a CBE for her contributions to public health, the NHS, and…