In May 2024, the Earth faced a powerful reminder of its vulnerability to space weather. A series of solar flares sent multiple coronal mass ejections (CMEs) toward Earth, merging into a major event that caught scientists off guard. This event, later known as the Gannon storm, highlighted how even sm
A group of experts has created a helpful guide for healthcare providers to manage mood and anxiety disorders in pregnant and postpartum women. These disorders can happen during pregnancy and after childbirth. The guide helps doctors and nurses understand and treat these conditions better. M
Danny Strong's journey in Hollywood is a story of transformation and success. Starting as an actor, Strong found his true calling in writing. He made a big impact with his script for Recount, a film about the controversial 2000 presidential election in Florida. This script was so good it topped the
Let's talk about how being playful can help you cope with stress and challenges. Researchers have found that people who are playful tend to handle tough times better. These folks see the glass as half full, think outside the box when solving problems, and make even regular activities fun. But what e
MAC-PD (Mycobacterium avium complex pulmonary disease) is a big challenge for doctors and patients alike. The usual treatments don't always work well, and they can cause nasty side effects. This makes it hard for patients to finish their treatment as planned. When someone shows up with long
Technology is stepping up its game to help manage diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is becoming more common, and healthcare systems are feeling the strain. Managing these patients can be tough, especially when it comes to medications. Most of the time, people with diabetes have to deal with complex
Imagine this: games helping people with intellectual disabilities deal with bowel issues. It might sound tricky! But here is what we know. In the UK, about 2% of the people have an intellectual disability. One-third of them have problems with their bowels, like constipation or faecal incontinence. T
Don't think that obesity and type 2 diabetes are just about food intake. The way fat is stored in the body matters too. This is backed by lots of research over the recent years, showing how fat distribution and other bodily processes influence metabolic and non-metabolic issues. In the midst of all
The Super Bowl LVIII broadcast had a record number of celebrity-studded ads, with a whopping 57 out of 94 product ads featuring famous faces. This is a 22% jump from the previous year. A-listers were paid big bucks, in the $3-$5 million range, for their appearances. But, did these celebrities help t
Big news hit BP, and big time. Sunday's reports have been circulating that a well-known investor “the activist†called Elliott Management, is now involved with the British oil giant. BP has been trying to make its core oil and gas businesses perform better. It may have to shake things up now.
