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Paperplane Therapeutics raises $1.5M to treat anxiety and pain with medical VR
Paperplane Therapeutics has raised $1.5 million to treat patients for pain and anxiety using virtual reality.VentureBeat - 2d -
No excuses not to build 1.5m new homes, Rayner says
The deputy PM says she's "determined" to hit Labour's house-building target by the next election.BBC News - Feb. 9 -
Can we break the anxiety habit?
Writer and therapist Owen O’Kane believes we have become addicted to feeling anxious. Here, he explains how he learned to manage his fears. Key work events make me anxious. They give me chest pain, ...The Guardian - Feb. 9 -
Stoke Therapeutics and Biogen in pact for treatment for severe form of childhood epilepsy
Stoke will receive $165 million upfront and may get up to $385 million in milestone payments.MarketWatch - 2d -
An Invisible Medical Shortage: Oxygen
Oxygen is vital to many medical procedures. But a safe, affordable supply is severely lacking around the world, according to a new report.The New York Times - 2d -
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Sharge’s Loomos AI smart glasses hits $1.5M in 5 days on Kickstarter
Sharge, a wireless charging supplier, has raised $1.53 million for the Kickstarter launch of its Loomos AI Glasses in just a five days.VentureBeat - Feb. 10 -
Political tensions are redoubling Canada’s great hockey anxiety
Canadians have been booing the US anthem for weeks over Trump’s proposed tariffs. But it’s no wonder that tensions boiled over when the US finally met Canada on the ice. As usual, Canadians ...The Guardian - 4d -
I Regret How I Treated My Kids
Obsessing over the past is taking over my life.The New York Times - Feb. 13 -
WATCH: Animals enjoy Valentine's treats at Florida aquarium
Animals at Tampa's Florida Aquarium enjoyed Valentine's Day treats, including heart-shaped strawberries and ice treats with their favorite snacks.ABC News - 5d -
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Gianmarco Soresi casts anxiety, darkness and drama in his theatrical comedy
Much of Soresi's material at this week's Elysian Theater shows dives into his parents' foibles and how they warped him, his anxiety and depression, and his mix of Italian and Jewish heritage.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 12 -
1 in 3 Americans have 'layoff anxiety' — here's how to combat it
Workers feel a disproportionately high degree of layoff anxiety, reports show. But there are ways to use that fear to better position yourself in the job market.CNBC - Feb. 12 -
Trump administration to cut billions in medical research funding
National Institutes of Health said the $4bn loss will affect ‘indirect’ funding of buildings, equipment and staff. The Trump administration is cutting billions of dollars in medical research ...The Guardian - Feb. 8 -
Medical research in jeopardy as Trump seeks to slash funding
Grants from the National Institutes of Health have helped create breakthroughs in cancer treatments, heart disease and vaccine development. But scientists from some of the nation's top medical labs ...CBS News - Feb. 11 -
Pain clinics made millions from "unnecessary" injections
Pain MD, which once ran as many as 20 clinics across three states, gave chronic-pain patients about 700,000 total injections near their spines, according to court documents. Last year, federal ...CBS News - Feb. 12 -
For Ukraine War Widows, Valentine’s Day is a Painful Reminder
Cellphone messages provide a cherished link for Ukrainians whose partners are away fighting, but when the answers dry up, the last words can become poignant symbols of loss.The New York Times - 6d -
Whiskey Offers Window Into the Pain of a Trade War
Liquor is leverage as the world careens toward another trade dispute. European tariffs on American whiskey snap back after March 31 unless an extension is granted.The New York Times - 6d -
No pain, no gain? Hardly. This year's fitness buzzword is 'recovery'
There was a time not long ago that the exercise mantra in gyms was “no pain, no gain.”ABC News - 1d -
Sen. Whitehouse on ‘king’ Trump: He’s a ‘royal pain in the a‑‑’
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) weighed in a day after President Trump called himself a king, arguing the president is a “royal pain.” Whitehouse joined CNN on Thursday and was asked about Trump’s ...The Hill - 2h -
What is nerve flossing and does it help with nerve pain?
It can help relieve pain and tension, especially for patients recovering from injury or nerve compression conditions. As a fairly diligent stretcher who tries to get at least five minutes of ...The Guardian - 1h -
Civilization VII VR Lets You Build Your Cities On A Virtual Reality Tabletop
2K and Firaxis Games are gearing up to add a whole new reality to the Civilization experience. Today, during the Civ World Summit livestream on the official Firaxis Games Twitch channel, the ...GameSpot - Feb. 8 -
Omni One expands to 55 full-body VR titles with Arizona Sunshine 2 and Into the Radius
Virtuix, the developer of the Omni One, said it has expanded its library of full-body VR games to 55 titles.VentureBeat - Feb. 12 -
Among Us 3D Is A New Game That Brings Together PC And VR Players, Free Demo Out Soon
Innersloth has made a series of Among Us announcements, including a brand-new game: Among Us 3D. A demo for the game, which shifts the perspective to a first-person view, will be available during ...GameSpot - 59m -
Trump must treat China, Iran, Russia and North Korea as a package deal
American foreign policy choices have repercussions elsewhere on the world stage.The Hill - Feb. 13 -
Pope to remain hospitalized as doctors treat respiratory tract infection: Vatican
The Vatican says Pope Francis’ respiratory tract infection is presenting a “complex clinical picture” that will require further hospitalizationABC News - 3d -
Pope Francis being treated for bilateral pneumonia, Vatican says
The Vatican says Pope Francis is being treated for bilateral pneumonia. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser has more.CBS News - 1d -
Where Pope Francis is being treated for pneumonia in both lungs
Pope Francis is being treated in Rome at a hospital suite tailored for the Catholic Church's leader. This comes after the pope was diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia, the Vatican confirmed. CBS ...CBS News - 1d -
Gen Z battling with phone anxiety are taking telephobia courses to learn the lost art of a call
"They associate the ringing phone with fear," Liz Baxter, a career advisor at Nottingham College in the U.K. said of Gen Z students.CNBC - 3d -
‘Here We Go Again’: Kentucky Residents Face More Destruction and Anxiety From Storms
The flood damage of recent days was not as catastrophic as some previous climate disasters in the state. But the rains still brought widespread havoc, and painful reminders of trauma.The New York Times - 2d -
‘Gaba is the off switch of the brain’: Is it also the answer to better sleep, sobriety and less anxiety?
Products that enhance the uptake of this neurotransmitter are burgeoning - including drinks that mimic the effects of alcohol, without the hangover. Here’s what happened when I tried them. “Chinese ...The Guardian - 1d -
Scientists warn Trump’s $4bn funding cuts will harm US medical research
Academics say the move imperils scientific progress and helps America’s rivalsFinancial Times - Feb. 8 -
Trump Administration Cuts Put Medical Progress at Risk, Researchers Say
Grants from the National Institutes of Health come with additional money for overhead. A planned $4 billion cut would leave colleges with large budget gaps.The New York Times - Feb. 8 -
10 Best Mattresses for Back Pain, Tested and Reviewed (2025)
Struggling with back pain while you sleep or when you wake up in the morning? These mattresses can help with that.Wired - Feb. 9 -
NIH cuts could stall medical progress for lifesaving treatments, experts say
Doctors and researchers across academic institutions fear that the National Institutes of Health’s decision to cut indirect research funding could stall medical progress and negatively affect ...NBC News - Feb. 10 -
Federal judge blocks Trump administration cuts to medical research funding
The National Institutes of Health says the cuts will save more than $4 billion a year, but critics say it puts potentially lifesaving research in jeopardy.CBS News - Feb. 10 -
Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump Cuts to Medical Research Funding
A coalition of 22 attorneys general sued the federal government, claiming that the $4 billion in cuts would “grind to a halt” studies on cancer, heart disease and other conditions.The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
Judge pauses steep Trump cuts to medical research funding for now
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the National Institutes of Health from implementing cuts to medical research grants under the Trump administration after 22 states sued to halt the process. ...CBS News - Feb. 10 -
Court Halt on Trump Cuts for Medical Research Is Extended Nationwide
The federal order temporarily halts the Trump administration’s plans to slash $4 billion in overhead costs for research at universities and medical centers into diseases like cancer.The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
What would be the impacts of Trump's proposed cuts to medical research funding?
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's attempt to drastically cut medical research grants in 22 states that joined together to sue. CBS News digital reporter Alex Tin joins "America ...CBS News - Feb. 11
