Ever wondered how professional dancers manage to balance and land on one leg with such grace? A recent study explored this, focusing on whether dancers treat their dominant and non-dominant legs differently during dynamic balance tasks. Thirteen female dancers, all without recent ankle injuries, too
Imagine this: planes swooping over California's wildfires, dropping a bright pink liquid in a matter of seconds. This fire retardant has long been hailed as a key weapon against these blazes. But hold on a second – is it really safe? New research is painting a different picture. These retardants, u
You might think of dancing as just a fun way to pass the time, but what if it could also help lower blood pressure? That's what researchers are finding out. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often linked to unhealthy habits. Traditional treatments involve medicine and specific exercise progra
Ramadan, a month-long religious observance by Muslims worldwide, involves intermittent fasting. This study explored how British Muslims experience fasting, focusing on psychological, social, and health aspects. Researchers in the North of England interviewed and held focus group discussions with pra
Ever heard of the Black Soldier Fly? Well, it turns out its protein powder, called BPH, is quite the superhero in the lab! Scientists recently found that BPH can help cells fight off inflammation and stress caused by harmful substances. They used LPS to challenge the L-929 cells, but with BPH around
President Trump has been making waves with his recent ideas about expanding U. S. territory. Lately, he's had his eye on Greenland, a large island in the Arctic filled with valuable minerals. Why the sudden interest? According to the president, it's all about national security. He's even suggested t
Between November last year and April this year, something unexpected happened in Jordan. Almost half of the kids under five who were hospitalized had a virus called respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV for short. This virus isn't as famous as others, but it can lead to serious breathing issues like b
Get ready, Southern California! A massive windstorm is heading your way, and it's not just going to blow things around—it might also start some serious fires. Meteorologists are warning that this could be the most destructive windstorm to hit the area since 2011. They're even using some of their str
You might have heard that free radicals can cause some serious health issues. These tiny troublemakers are linked to cancer, heart problems, brain diseases, lung issues, and even inflammation. Research has shown that when our body is under too much pressure (oxidative stress), these free radicals ca
Winning her first Golden Globe for "Emilia Perez, " Zoe Saldaña is grateful for the filmmakers who believed in her throughout her 25-year career. During the press room chat after the ceremony, she revealed that she got a message from "Avatar" director James Cameron, who's currently in New Zealand ed
