In the summer of 2025, Texas faced a devastating flood during the Fourth of July weekend. The Hill Country area saw over 100 lives lost and many more unaccounted for. This event was the worst inland flooding in the U. S. since 1976, when Colorado's Big Thompson Canyon flood took 144 lives. People s
Ever wondered how genes turn on and off? It's all about the packaging of DNA, called chromatin. Scientists have been trying to figure out how this process works, but it's been a tough nut to crack. Now, a new method called Dam&ChIC is here to change the game. Dam&ChIC is like a time machine for cel
Radiation is everywhere, but it's not the same everywhere. A study dug into how natural radiation, like gamma and alpha types, changes with weather and location. The goal? To tell the difference between natural shifts and human-made messes. Nine spots were watched for a whole year. Guess where gamm
In Arizona, a heated debate is unfolding over a recent federal bill that has left many residents worried about their future. The bill, backed solely by Republicans, slashes funding for essential programs like Medicaid and SNAP, which help low-income and disabled individuals. Meanwhile, it extends ta
Mondays are not just a drag on your mood; they might be secretly harming your health. Researchers from the University of Hong Kong discovered that older adults who feel anxious on Mondays have significantly higher levels of the stress hormone cortisol in their bodies for up to two months. This isn't
A recent law signed by President Trump has sparked concerns among health and environmental experts. The bill, which focuses on tax breaks and spending cuts, includes significant changes to Medicaid and environmental policies. First, let's talk about Medicaid. The new law imposes work requirements f
African refugees in Australia bring with them unique health knowledge and practices. These practices are shaped by their culture and religion. But how do these practices affect their health in a new country? And how do they adapt to Australia's health system? These are big questions. The health sys
Esports have taken the world by storm, becoming a major form of entertainment and a hot topic in scientific research. But there's a lot of talk about how these games might be affecting the minds of players. Some people worry that esports could be harming players' brains, making it harder for them to
Kids' daily routines, like sleeping, sitting around, and moving, play a big role in their overall health. A recent study dug into how these activities affect children's weight and fitness levels. The findings show that the time kids spend on these activities matters a lot. The study looked at kids'
People with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) often use TNFα inhibitors (TNFi) to manage their symptoms. But did you know that lifestyle choices can impact how well these treatments work? A recent study looked at data from 14 European countries to understand this better. The study found that factors
