Lots of things shape how healthy we are. These include where we live, how much money we make, and our access to good food and healthcare. These factors are called social determinants of health. They play a big role in how well we heal and recover from medical treatments. This is true for many types
The latest numbers are in, and it looks like people in the U. S. had a bit more cash to spend in March 2025. Personal income saw a boost of $116. 8 billion, which is about a 0. 5% increase from the previous month. This means that after taxes, folks had around $102. 0 billion more to play with, and t
The platypus and echidna are two of the most unusual mammals on the planet. They are found in Australia and New Guinea. These creatures are unique because they are the only mammals that lay eggs. The platypus is known for its bill and webbed feet, which resemble those of a duck. It also has a beaver
In October 2024, the scientific community said goodbye to Diane E. Griffin, a remarkable physician-scientist. She was known for her deep dive into how viruses cause disease. Griffin was not just a top virologist, but also a champion for the scientific community. She put in countless hours to support
Alzheimer's disease, or AD, is a tough nut to crack. It's a brain disorder that slowly chips away at a person's memory and thinking skills. It's tricky because it affects different people in different ways. But here's where things get interesting. Scientists have been using something called single-c
The Alpha rocket, a two-stage, 96. 7-foot-tall (29. 6 meters) vehicle, took off from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base. Its goal was to send a technology demonstration into low Earth orbit (LEO) for aerospace company Lockheed Martin. The launch was the sixth for the Alpha rocket. It was part
The world is in a race against time to find new ways to fight infections. Bacteria and fungi are becoming resistant to the drugs we have. This is a big problem. But there is hope. Nature has its own weapons against germs. These are called antimicrobial peptides, or AMPs. They are like tiny soldiers
Plastic is everywhere. It's in the water bottles we drink from, the toys we play with, and even in some of our personal care products. But did you know that some chemicals in plastics might be linked to heart disease? A recent study shed light on this issue, revealing some surprising facts. The stu
Students today are glued to their phones. Social media has become a big part of their lives. It influences many things, including their desire to revisit places they've traveled to for sports events. A recent study dug into this topic, focusing on university students in Hubei Province. The study lo
Virtual reality (VR) has been around for a while, but its use in sports is fairly new. It is important to understand how athletes see this technology. A recent study looked into how athletes use VR and the challenges they face. The study involved 14 athletes who had used VR headsets before. They
