The study conducted by Nicole Wright, PhD, MPH and her colleagues sheds light on the racial and ethnic disparities in fracture rates among postmenopausal women. The findings revealed that while white women had the highest rates of fractures, other racial and ethnic groups were not far behind. Black, Pacific Islander, Asian, and multiracial women had
In the latest data released by the National Bureau of Statistics, China’s retail sales showed growth of 2.7% in July, exceeding expectations. On the other hand, industrial production only managed a growth of 5.1%, falling short of the forecasted 5.2%. This indicates a mixed performance in the retail and industrial sectors of the Chinese economy.
The recent resignation of Nemat “Minouche” Shafik, the president of Columbia University, has sparked a wave of controversy and discussions on the Manhattan campus. Shafik stepped down after facing months of criticism over protests related to the war in Gaza. Her decision to resign came after being targeted by anti-war protesters and House Republicans in
The Federal Trade Commission recently made a groundbreaking decision to ban marketers from using fake reviews to promote their products and services. The rise of AI technology has made it easier for companies to generate fake reviews, leading to a polluted marketplace and deceptive practices. The new rule aims to protect consumers from being misled
Starbucks recently made headlines by offering a lucrative compensation package to Brian Niccol, the incoming CEO and Chair. Niccol is transitioning from his previous role as chief executive at Chipotle Mexican Grill to lead Starbucks through a challenging period. The compensation package includes a substantial pay raise, one-time awards, and various incentives based on company
The Texas maternal mortality and morbidity review committee, established in 2013 to investigate maternal deaths and near-misses, recently came under scrutiny for appointing an anti-abortion ob/gyn activist, Dr. Ingrid Skop, to a position originally designated for a rural community representative. Despite the committee’s aim to include advocates with lived experience, Dr. Skop was chosen over