North American Community Hub Statistics
This week was messy in the most literal sense. On Monday, someone knocked over a protein shaker right next to a laptop. Yogurt everywhere. Keyboard survived. The table did not. We spent ten minutes arguing whether it smelled more like vanilla or regret while wiping it down with paper towels that were definitely not meant … Read more
Even as artificial intelligence systems grow more powerful, the human brain still outperforms machines in one critical area: the ability to transfer knowledge from one task to another. New research offers a clearer explanation of how the brain manages this flexibility and why AI continues to struggle with it. The study, led by researchers at … Read more
As of 2025, there is no federal requirement to have health insurance in the United States. However, five states and the District of Columbia legally require residents to maintain health insurance coverage or face a state-level tax penalty. Those jurisdictions are California, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Washington, D.C. Vermont has an individual mandate … Read more
The latest national estimates show that more than 22 million Americans are living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in 2025, a number that continues to surge across age groups, regions, and socioeconomic lines. According to analysts at Chadd noted that this has become one of the most commonly diagnosed neurodevelopmental conditions in the country, outpacing … Read more
For decades, the daily shower has been seen as a symbol of cleanliness and good habits. But dermatologists are now urging adults over 65 to rethink this long-standing ritual, warning that it may be doing more harm than good. New clinical guidance from experts in the United States and Europe is challenging cultural expectations around … Read more
When I first saw the projections, I had the same reaction many researchers quietly admit but rarely say out loud. I stopped scrolling. Not because the numbers were confusing, but because they were too clear. Too definitive. Too heavy. Cancer deaths are no longer creeping upward. They are accelerating. And unless the global response changes … Read more
If you strip away all the buzzwords and tech hype, one clear fact remains: software jobs in the United States are on track to grow by about 15 percent through 2034, as noted by the BLS. That growth rate is several times faster than the average for all occupations. Even more important than the percentage … Read more
Last week at NCHStats did not feel like a “content week.” It felt like a real-life week that just happened to run through data, health, and a lot of uncomfortable truths. The hidden mineral reserves story kicked things off, and honestly, it started as a mess. Numbers everywhere. Everyone had a different idea of what … Read more
Over the past year, I have noticed a shift in how teenagers talk about connection. More often than not, the “someone” they confide in is no longer always a close friend, sibling, or even a parent. Increasingly, it is an AI chatbot. What started as casual experimentation with apps like Replika, Character. AI, or even … Read more
For years, black cumin seeds have been a staple in kitchens and traditional medicine cabinets across Asia and the Middle East. Now, modern research is starting to examine whether this everyday spice could meaningfully influence human health. A new Japanese study adds to that conversation, suggesting that a daily spoonful of black cumin powder may … Read more