2025 is shaping up to be the year of Jon Hamm, at least according to Andy Cohen. During a segment on CNN’s New Year’s Eve Live, Cohen playfully dubbed Hamm the “male Nicole Kidman” because of his packed schedule this year. Hamm, known for his role on Mad Men, has been involved in a variety of projec
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on alcohol consumption and exposure to violence, especially in the San Francisco Bay Area. Between January 2021 and April 2023, researchers gathered data from 565 adults who drink alcohol. They found that heavy drinking (four or more drinks on one o
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a serious heart and lung condition that affects people in Latin America. To get a better grasp of this disease, a survey was done with doctors and patients in the region. The survey aimed to understand the common signs, how patients are tested, the treatments
In the south of China, there's a special place called Hechi. It's not just any city; it's known as "the world's longevity city. " Why? Because it has the highest number of centenarians in Guangxi Province, and Guangxi has one of the highest centenarian ratios in all of China. You might be thinking,
Pregnancy can be a rollercoaster of emotions, and anxiety is a common passenger on this ride. Especially for first-time moms, worry can lead to negative outcomes for both the mom and baby. But what if there was a way to tame this anxiety? A study explored how mindfulness-based counseling could help.
In our race against time to cut greenhouse gas emissions, we're facing a crucial question: what exactly drives these emissions at an individual and community level? Despite knowing that we humans are the main culprits, we still have big gaps in our knowledge. To tackle this, a team created an urban
Have you ever wondered how bacteria become resistant to drugs? One culprit, Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), is a sneaky bug causing deadly tuberculosis. A key player in TB's resistance is AcpM, a protein that helps Mtb build its tough outer shell. Understanding AcpM is crucial because it can h
In the heart of Tennessee, a small stream named East Fork Creek has been under close watch. Scientists have been keeping tabs on it for a whole year, from May 2022 to May 2023. They were curious about how the stream's 'breathing' changes with the seasons and time of day. They set up month-long camps
Researchers dived deep into finding the best surgical methods for using TaBw01 porous tantalum rods in patients with osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH), specifically during stage II. The goal? To see how this innovative 3D-printed material could help repair damage and improve recovery. Ever w
Ever thought about how COVID-19 might affect your work days in the future? A new study found that having COVID could make you more likely to take sick days. But get this—it's not the same for everyone. The study showed that people from lower-income groups might need more sick days after COVID than t
