Homelessness is tough. It's not just about not having a place to live. It's also about facing huge health risks. One big problem is heart disease. This is especially true for people who are homeless and over 50. Their hearts age faster than others. This is because of the stress, bad living condition
Imagine a light that can see through things and is invisible to the human eye. That's what near-infrared (NIR) light can do. It's like a secret agent of the light world, sneaking through materials and doing its job without being noticed. This special light is made possible by something called NIR ph
In Southern California, farms are seeing a major increase in customers. Why? People need eggs, and there just aren't enough to go around, thanks to bird flu outbreaks. Eggs, once a staple in shopping carts, have transformed into a rare and precious commodity. At Maust's California Poultry F
Thailand, a country known for its vibrant culture and tropical beaches, is also facing an unexpected health challenge. There are certain diseases that aren't contagious that are on the rise, and they're affecting a large number of people. These diseases are called non-communicable d
Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy (PCV) is no joke, it's a disease with abnormal blood vessels in the eye that can mess up your vision. Doctors wanted to know if a new treatment, Faricimab, would work better than what was already out there. They had a patient who had tried other treatments. These
When it comes to understanding how kids with juvenile myositis (JM) are feeling, it is key to have tools that can accurately capture their experiences. One system that's been in the spotlight is the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System, or PROMIS. This system uses fixed short for
Salman Rushdie, a well-known author, was getting ready to speak to a big crowd, but things took a sudden and violent turn. He noticed someone rushing towards him on the stage. This person had a frightening look in his eyes. The person struck Rushdie in the face and neck, leaving him with a lot of
Here’s what goes down. Mark Williams is back in The Hornets’ court, surprisingly, after having the physical assessment go a little wrong. The scene started to get a bit complicated when the Los Angeles Lakers announced the cancellation of the trade on Saturday. Suddenly, things take a turn when eve
Did you know that some tiny molecules can change color and glow when they are together in water? Scientists have found a new way to make these molecules do this trick by adding a special ring to them. This makes the molecules change color in different liquids and even glow brighter when they are gro
Scientists are on a roll to make sustainable, high-performance materials. They are working on materials that can emit light for a long time even at room temperature. These are called organic ultralong room temperature phosphorescence, or OURTP, but that's a mouthful. So let's call it "glow in the d
