Ever wondered what the long-term effects of weight-loss surgery, also known as Metabolic Bariatric Surgery (MBS), are? A recent study took on the challenge of figuring this out. Researchers used a method called the Delphi technique to gather experts' opinions and create a list of key outcomes to mea
Pregnancy should be a happy time, but for many women in Ethiopia, it's marred by intimate partner violence (IPV). This problem is especially prevalent in rural areas, but few studies have looked into how to stop it. One possible solution is Couple-Based Violence Prevention Education (CBVPE). This tr
In today's multicultural Germany, many young adults prefer partners from their own religious background—a trend known as religious homophily. A recent study, using data from a survey among young Christians and Muslims, found interesting patterns. Both men and women generally want partners of the sam
Living in a city like New York means you might encounter pests like mice and roaches at some point. Don't worry, it happens to everyone. The key is to clean up properly to prevent more pests from showing up. Here's what you need to do: First, seal any gaps or cracks in your home's exterior with
Imagine a dark, smoky control room in 1972, filled with vintage equipment. This isn't your usual sports broadcast; it's a hostage crisis at the Munich Olympics. ABC Sports producers are scrambling. They're not news journalists, but they're confronting questions that still haunt today's media: What c
In response to rising concerns, the British government has decided to launch a rapid review into the extent of child sexual abuse by gangs. This move comes after Elon Musk, a tech billionaire, brought attention to the issue through his social media platform. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announced th
After billionaire Elon Musk pressured the UK government, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper revealed plans to investigate local child grooming gangs. She announced this in the House of Commons, mentioning that Louise Casey, a member of the House of Lords, will audit the evidence to understand why previous
Abbott Elementary's latest episode, Season 4, Episode 10, takes a break from big plot movements, focusing instead on the challenges of education. It's a light-hearted episode that highlights the struggles teachers face in keeping students engaged. Jacob, a dedicated educator, tries to find an after-
Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing for Secretary of Defense was unusual. He wasn't sworn in to tell the truth, and the FBI report on him wasn't shared with the full committee. This raised eyebrows, especially since his qualifications aren't stellar. He's led small organizations and a small group of
Ever thought about the tiny critters in soil that help plants grow? We're talking about microbes, and they love nitrogen (N)! Scientists have a nifty tool called qSIP to see which microbes are using N. Usually, this is done in a lab. But what about in the real world? Two sites were picked to compare
