Early Wednesday morning, a horrific event unfolded at the Maha Kumbh Mela in the city of Prayagraj, India. Millions of Hindu pilgrims had gathered to perform a sacred bathing ritual in the waters where the Ganges and Yamuna rivers meet, considered one of the holiest spots on earth. As dawn broke, ch
Ever wondered how weight-loss surgery influences family planning? In Switzerland, bariatric healthcare pros were quizzed about their views on reproductive health after these surgeries. The big question: how does morbid obesity and the weight loss journey affect fertility, pregnancy results, and birt
Early Wednesday morning, a crowd crush occurred at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, India. This happened when a barrier broke during a sacred day of the Hindu festival. Devotees were there to bathe in the holy waters of three rivers: the Ganges, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati. Local officials s
Ever wondered how mating impacts the lifespan and baby-making abilities of tiny predators? A recent study dived into the world of Phytoseiulus persimilis, a mighty mite that feasts on spider mites. Researchers looked at how often these mites get to mate, when they first do it, and how experienced th
Art historians took a deep dive into 39 iconic paintings depicting nurses from different time periods. These artworks span from the 17th century, starting in 1662, all the way to 1962. The study aimed to uncover how nursing has evolved by analyzing the depictions of nurses in these masterpieces. By
Meet Bibi Bugatti, a social media influencer who has spent a whopping $333, 000 on plastic surgery in just three years. Her journey started at 17 with lip fillers and Botox, and since then, she's had multiple procedures. Unfortunately, one of these procedures almost cost her life; she couldn't breat
Ever heard of the tomato yellow leaf curl virus (TYLCV)? It's a big problem for tomato farmers worldwide, spread by tiny whiteflies called Bemisia tabaci. Scientists were curious about how this virus gets along so well with these insects. They found out that a protein in the virus, called C2, messes
Telemedicine has transformed healthcare by allowing doctors and nurses to treat patients from afar, even after COVID-19 accelerated its use. However, not all healthcare workers are enthusiastic about it. There are concerns and policy hurdles that make some professionals hesitant. While many studies
In 2025, Jennifer Lopez saw her dream of starring in a musical finally come true at the Sundance Film Festival. She played Ingrid Luna in Kiss of the Spider Woman, a film adaptation of Manuel Puig’s novel directed by Bill Condon. The movie, set in a prison, tells the story of two cellmates, Valentín
Did you know that the number of people who are overweight has tripled worldwide since 1975? It's a big problem, especially because more than 40% of Danish women start their pregnancy overweight. This isn't good news, considering that childhood obesity rates are also on the rise. So, what can we do a
