Imagine you're living along the Yellow River in China. How much do you think the river and its surroundings help your daily life? This study explored how well the river basin's ecosystem services match what locals think. Ecosystem services, or ESs, are the goodies nature provides, like clean water,
Heart failure, a significant health issue, is often linked to inflammation. And guess what? Your food choices can influence this inflammation. The dietary inflammatory score (DIS) is a tool that measures how much inflammation your diet causes. Researchers decided to find out if the DIS could predic
Imagine having a disability and living independently. It can be tough to make friends and stay connected. That's where professionals come in. They play a big part in helping people with disabilities build and strengthen social ties. In this study, researchers talked to 51 people: adults with disabil
Everyone knows that hospitals handle lots of powerful medicines. Sadly, these drugs sometimes get stolen or misused, a problem known as "diversion. " So, a team of experts decided to figure out why this happens and what can be done about it. They came up with a clever plan to spot where the system m
Ever wondered how someone with an intellectual disability makes choices? Canada has a unique method to lend a hand. Researchers checked out seven individuals with varying degrees of intellectual disabilities across two Canadian provinces. Guess what they discovered? A common decision-making process
Imagine if you could build tiny machines that are almost invisible to the naked eye. That's what scientists are doing with nanomaterials. These are materials that are incredibly small—about 100, 000 times thinner than a human hair! To make high-tech devices, scientists need to gather and organize th
Ever wondered what sets apart successful businesses in Bulgaria? Let's dive into the strategies that top companies are using to stay ahead. We'll explore how these firms make crucial decisions and why their approaches vary so much. Bulgaria's business landscape is a mix of different strategies. Som
Let's talk about those trendy plant-based burgers and sausages. Companies like Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods are really pushing the idea that their fake meats are super healthy. They've even changed their recipes to make them sound better. But hold on a minute! Are they really as good as they cla
Ever tried sleeping on a rock? A bad mattress can be just as comfy. It can cause serious pain and worsen health issues. That’s why the IRS lets you use your pre-tax dollars from a health savings account (HSA) or flexible spending account (FSA) for certain health-related items. But not everyone can u
A new survey by Gallup shows that many Americans aren't betting on President-elect Donald Trump to make healthcare cheaper. Nearly half—46%—think the country is on the wrong track when it comes to his healthcare plans. More people doubt that Congress and Trump will lower health care and drug costs—4
