Think tea is just tea? Think again. Scientists have discovered that Liupao tea, much like your favorite wine, improves with age. How does it do that? Tiny bacteria work their magic over nine years, transforming 18 compounds in the tea. The result? A sweeter, smoother brew that's sure to delight your
Fu Brick Tea, or FBT, is a popular beverage in China, but not much is known about the hydrophilic compounds it contains. These compounds are water-loving and can affect the tea's taste and health benefits. Scientists used advanced methods to study 73 FBT samples from six major Chinese tea-producing
Watching videos can be a solo or group activity. It turns out that how our brains respond to this differs hugely. Scientists decided to take a closer look. They got people to watch short videos and rate how much they anticipated enjoying them and how pleased they felt afterward. The brain activity w
Complementary feeding is a vital stage in a child's growth, but poor hygiene can lead to malnutrition and illness. In Ethiopia, there's not much data on how mothers of kids aged 6-24 months handle hygiene during this time. To fill this gap, researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis
Ever wondered how stroke patients with spastic hemiplegia manage to sit down and stand up? Researchers took a closer look at the forces acting on their hip, knee, and ankle joints during these movements. They wanted to figure out how these forces relate to the moments created by these joints. Spasti
Expecting a baby comes with its own set of challenges, especially for families dealing with health issues or tough life circumstances. This period can amplify stress, making it hard to cope. That's where digital health technologies, like apps, wearable devices, and online platforms, come into play.
Sexual harassment, or SH, is when someone does or says things that make others feel uncomfortable, scared, or disrespected. A study from Spain looked into how political beliefs affect how people see SH, and how this differs between men and women. Researchers talked to students at a university in Sp
Every day, people visit the emergency department with lower back pain. Some receive imaging tests like X-rays or MRIs, but is this always necessary? The Rheumatology Association of Australia thinks not. They've flagged this practice as offering little value when the condition doesn't suggest a serio
In a surprising turn of events, Prince William has expressed his shock and sadness at the death of his former nanny's stepson in a devastating truck attack in New Orleans. Edward Pettifer, a 31-year-old from west London, was one of the 14 people killed in the attack. The Metropolitan Police in Londo
Dorrell Wright's journey in basketball began on the courts of Los Angeles, where he quickly made a name for himself in high school. Unlike many of his peers, though, Wright didn't pursue the traditional college route before turning pro. He was snapped up by the Miami Heat in the NBA draft, embarking
