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,
In Indian homes, burning stuff like wood and crop waste for cooking is a big part of why people get tuberculosis (TB). It's not just poverty or where you live that causes TB – the smoke from these fuels is also a major factor, making up about 26% of cases. This study, done between 2019 and 2021, loo
You might think that intelligence tests are the same for everyone, but have you ever wondered if they work differently for people with health issues? That's what researchers looked into with the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV) and adults with a heart condition called d-tr
2025 is shaping up to be a fantastic year for movie lovers who appreciate the unique visions of big-name directors. While blockbusters have dominated recently, the upcoming year promises a slew of intriguing films from acclaimed auteurs. Terrence Malick leads the pack with "The Way of the Wind, " a
In Kashan, Iran, a recent study took a deep dive into the comfort levels of nurses working in teaching hospitals. Over 300 nurses were picked randomly for this study. The focus was on understanding what makes nurses feel comfortable or not in their jobs. Researchers used special questionnaires to ga
So, you might know that smoking and high cholesterol aren’t great for your health, but did you know they can increase your chances of a rotator cuff tear? Yep, that’s right. When these bad habits team up with other conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure, they can create a perfect storm for
Get ready to dive back into the intense world of crime thrillers! One of the most iconic movies featuring Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, Heat, is making its way to Hulu. Pacino, known for his roles in The Godfather trilogy and Scarface, and De Niro, famous for his parts in Goodfellas and Raging Bull,
Ever wondered why your dog or cat is always scratching? Meet atopic dermatitis, a common skin disease in pets. It's caused by a mix of things from their genetics to the environment they live in. You see, some pets have a gene that makes their skin barrier weaker, so when they come across allergens l
Ever wondered why a tiny worm called Echinococcus multilocularis is causing trouble in Hungary? This little guy is the culprit behind human alveolar echinococcosis (HAE), a health issue that's been on the rise. Over the past five years, almost two-thirds of the country's 40 known cases popped up. So
In Mashhad, a city nestled in northeastern Iran, researchers wanted to know how air pollution and weather affect heart health. They looked at data from 2017 to 2020, including weather details like temperature, humidity, and air pressure, along with pollution levels such as PM2. 5, PM10, NO2, SO2, an
