What happens when a transgender athlete joins a school's cross-country varsity team? In Riverside, California, this shift caused a bit of a commotion. A faster runner, who happens to be transgender, took a spot on the girls' team. The co-captain, Taylor, got bumped down to the JV squad. She wasn't t
You might be wondering, "What's the big deal about frailty in older adults? " Well, it turns out that spotting frailty early can help predict future healthcare costs. The Study of Osteoporotic Fractures (SOF) has come up with a simple way to do just that. Unlike other methods, this one is easy to us
Imagine if you could easily spot toxic metals in water, like chromium and manganese, just by watching the water change color. Well, scientists have made this possible with a new nanocarbon hydrogel kit. This smart material can detect these metals in just 10-15 minutes, and it’s so sensitive that it
Early Monday, office workers leaned on Microsoft's Outlook and Teams for their daily tasks, but these crucial programs weren't cooperating. Outlook. com alone had over 6, 800 outage reports, with Downdetector tracking the spike. Teams, known for video calls and calendars, also faced downtime, though
Falls are a big problem for older adults living in long-term care homes. About half of them fall each year, and hip fractures are a common result. Research shows that combining different strategies can help reduce falls and fractures, but putting these plans into action isn't always easy. That's whe
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) hasn't been a big part of the global chat about long-term care (LTC) policies, even though many SSA countries have adopted global promises to build fair and sustainable LTC systems. This piece looks into why there's a roadblock in creating policies that truly fit the needs o
Ever wondered how technology could help people with Parkinson's disease (PD) feel stronger and more independent? A fascinating study explored this very question. They wanted to know if a special telemedicine program could help reduce frailty in folks with PD. This program brought together experts fr
Imagine this: Macy’s just found out someone hid up to $154 million in expenses over the last few years. This mistake was made by a single employee, now gone, who was in charge of accounting for small package delivery costs. The company found out while preparing quarterly results, which showed sales
Black Friday isn't just about scoring good deals; it's also about finding the best possible prices for tech we love. This year, Apple devices are leading the pack with some amazing discounts. If you're eyeing the latest AirPods Pro or looking to upgrade your iPad, now's the time to strike. Retailers
Are you on the hunt for a top-notch gaming TV? The Hisense U8N might be your perfect fit. This TV is currently discounted by up to $1, 100 at Best Buy, with sizes ranging from 55 to 85 inches. What makes it special? Its 144Hz refresh rate and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro VRR make it excellent for consol
