Vaccination rates for kids are dropping in many parts of the United States. This is a big deal because it puts communities at risk. Experts say that to keep diseases from spreading, at least 95% of children should be vaccinated. But recent data shows that fewer than 4 in 10 counties meet this goal. This drop in vaccination rates is a concern. It means that more kids...
College life is all about balancing study, socializing, and sleep. But how does this balance affect fitness? A recent study dug into how daily activities impact physical fitness in college students. The focus was on how much time is spent moving, sitting, and sleeping. Researchers used a special method to analyze data. They looked at how swapping one activity for an...
Metabolomics is a fascinating field. It's all about studying tiny molecules in living things. To make sense of it all, researchers analyzed over 80, 000 studies. They used advanced computer programs to turn this massive amount of data into something understandable. First, they converted study summaries into numerical data. This data was then categorized into fields ...
Weather patterns are changing. This is a fact. The way these changes affect fire danger in Sweden is a bit more complex. For the past seven decades, weather observations have been collected. This data helps scientists understand how fire risks have evolved over time. The data comes from nine weather stations spread across Sweden, from north to south. These stations ...
Schizophrenia, a serious mental health condition, has long been known to run in families. This means that genes play a big role in it. However, figuring out exactly which genes are involved is tricky. That's where artificial intelligence comes in. Researchers have been using a type of AI called deep learning to make sense of genetic data. They focused on a big set of...
The link between tough times in childhood and substance use in teens is strong. A recent study dug into this connection, focusing on high school students across the United States. The research used data from a large survey that asked students about their experiences and habits. Eight different tough experiences were considered, ranging from abuse to household struggl...
The Okhotsk coast of Hokkaido, Japan, has a long history of sea ice formation. This has shaped the lives of people living there. The ice's behavior is not just a local thing. It's influenced by big weather patterns in the North Pacific. To understand these changes, researchers have put together a long record of sea ice observations. This record goes back to the 1890s...
Brad Lander, NYC's Comptroller, is making waves in the mayoral race. He's not the top pick in polls, but he's got a fresh boost from an unusual source. A group of New Yorkers, picked by The New York Times, ranked him as their favorite candidate. This isn't a typical endorsement, but it's got Lander feeling optimistic. He thinks it's a game-changer, turning the race i...
It is a fact that as people age, their ability to handle money can decline. This is not just about forgetting to pay bills. It can be a sign of bigger health issues. Many health problems, like diseases that affect the brain or mental health conditions, can make it hard for older adults to make smart money choices. Older adults with these health problems might strugg...
First, let us look at the facts. Canada's wildfire season is off to a fiery start in 2025. The numbers are in, and they're not pretty. The satellite data is clear: this year's wildfire season is shaping up to be one of the worst in recent history. Twice a day, a NASA satellite sends images back to Earth, showing where fires are burning. This is super important fo...