Public health bodies around the world, like the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), offer guidelines to keep us active. But hold on – are they telling us the same thing? Not quite. For starters, they use different names for what we know as 'aero
Ever thought about how hospitals could help save the planet? Well, they're starting to do just that! Hospitals are big places, and they use lots of energy. This means they also produce a lot of carbon emissions, which hurt the environment. But now, many hospitals are trying to change that. They're a
Do you know what's lurking in the air you breathe? In China, it's nitrogen dioxide, or NO2, and it's not just a problem in big cities. From 2015 to 2019, this pollutant claimed lives in 231 cities across the country. Let's dive into the numbers. Researchers found that adults over 16 were at risk. If
Smartwatches are flooding the market, promising to track your every move and help you live a healthier life. But are they really accurate? One study took a close look at the Huawei GT2 to see how well it measures physical activity and sleep during everyday life. This is crucial because we rely on th
Did you know that shoulder pain can really mess up a volleyball player's game? It happens a lot in female high school players, and it's not always due to injuries. Past studies haven't looked at all the ways this pain can affect performance, like how well players can move their shoulders, their musc
Ever wondered what goes on in the minds of scientists working on genomics? A recent study dove into their thoughts and feelings about their work and how they collaborate with others. Researchers from diverse backgrounds were interviewed, and their insights were grouped into two main categories: day-
Feeling lonely and anxious in social situations are two issues that have been on the rise in recent years, posing significant health challenges. But how are these two problems connected? This study set out to find out how common these feelings are among regular people and if one can make the other w
Sexual violence isn't always a part of war, but when it happens, it leaves deep wounds on survivors and their communities. This review takes a fresh look at recent studies on conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV). It dives into new findings and suggests where future research should head. CRSV is
Did you know that essential oils can save mangoes from rotting? Scientists found that a tiny molecule called trans-2-hexenal, which is part of many plant oils, can stop a nasty fungus called Neofusicoccum parvum from making mangoes go bad. This fungus is a big problem for mango farmers, but this lit
In Thailand, certain bacteria are giving doctors a hard time by not responding to even the strongest antibiotics. To tackle these superbugs, doctors are trying out a drug called sulbactam on kids, but they're not sure how it affects children's bodies. A team of experts has started observing kids tak
