High blood pressure, also known as essential hypertension, is a serious health problem worldwide. Scientists have studied it for years, but they still don't fully understand how it runs in families. This is where things get interesting. Researchers decided to look into the genetic makeup of people f
The safety of filmmakers is under the spotlight after a disturbing event. A group of prominent actors have publicly criticized the Academy's response to the alleged assault and arrest of Hamdan Ballal. This is the Palestinian filmmaker who, along with others, won an Oscar for co-directing "No Othe
The Smithsonian Institution, a large network of museums and research centers, is in the spotlight. The Trump Administration has set its sights on changing what is taught and displayed there. President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday. This order aims to remove what the administration call
In Germany, doctors are not using digital health tools as much as they could. These tools, known as mHealth apps, can help people with high blood pressure. They make it easier to stick to treatments, change habits, and manage blood pressure. But, many doctors are hesitant to use them. Why is that? I
A Russian scientist, Kseniia Petrova, is currently in a Louisiana immigration facility. She was detained after her visa was canceled. This happened because she didn't declare frog embryo samples in her luggage. She had been working at Harvard University on a J-1 scholar visa since May 2023. Her lawy
The Smithsonian Institution, a name synonymous with knowledge and culture, is in the spotlight. President Donald Trump has made a striking move. He wants to reshape the Smithsonian's narrative. This is not just about changing exhibits. It's about controlling the story of America's past. The Smithso
The Hajj is a significant event for Muslims worldwide. It is a pilgrimage to Mecca that takes place annually. For Iranian pilgrims, the journey has its own set of health challenges. Let's dive into the health patterns of Iranian Hajj pilgrims from 2013 to 2022. The Hajj is a massive undertaking. It
The United Kingdom has been a popular destination for Nigerian nurses in recent years. In the last three years, about 42, 000 nurses have left Nigeria. The UK has seen a significant influx of Nigerian nurses, making them the largest group of sub-Saharan African nurses in the NHS. This trend is no
The world of health research is changing. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently hinted at a possible shake-up in how they handle indirect and administrative costs for research funding. This has sparked worries about how this might affect future progress in biomedical research. The NIH has
The world's largest reservoirs are significant sources of methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Yet, the role of organic matter from land in driving methane emissions from these vast water bodies is not well understood. To shed light on this, a study was conducted at Lake Qiandao, a massive reservoir i
