You might think social participation is key for older adults, but have you ever considered how political, economic, and social factors play a role? It's time to dive into how these contexts can marginalize aging and disabled bodies. By using critical gerontology and critical disability studies, we c
Everyone's talking about artificial sweeteners these days. They're supposed to replace sugar without the weight gain, but what's really happening inside your gut? Let's dive into the science! First off, these sweeteners are everywhere. From diet sodas to sugar-free snacks, they're meant to appease
Imagine living with breasts so large that they cause daily back pain, skin irritation, and even self-esteem issues. This is the reality for those experiencing symptomatic breast hypertrophy. A common solution, reduction mammaplasty, has been proven effective in treating these symptoms and boosting p
Imagine being one of the many people in the world dealing with type 2 diabetes. It's a health condition where your body doesn't respond well to insulin, leading to high blood sugar levels. Managing this disease takes more than just lifestyle changes and medications—regular check-ups with your doctor
The White House put a halt on federal grants and loans on Monday, but don't worry, student loans are safe! The Department of Education clarified that the freeze won't affect college financial aid or student loans. The pause is a chance for the White House to review funding that doesn't match Preside
In late 2019, a devastating measles outbreak hit the small Pacific island of Samoa. The death toll reached 83, with most victims being young children. Dr. Josh Green, then Hawaii's lieutenant governor and an emergency doctor, quickly organized a team and thousands of vaccine doses to help. Just a fe
Melania Trump's newest official portrait is causing quite a stir online. The photo, taken by Belgian photographer Régine Mahaux, shows the first lady in a striking power pose, leaning forward on what looks like a reflective surface. This isn't just any pose; it's a bold statement. Similar to a confi
Singer Selena Gomez, known for her Mexican-American heritage, took to Instagram to share her emotional thoughts on the immigration sweeps happening across the US. In a now-deleted video, Gomez expressed her sorrow and confusion about the situation. "I'm so sorry for my people, " she said, her voice
In the United States, where diversity is growing, a common stereotype is that being American means being White, while being foreign means being Asian. Researchers have been examining this stereotype for years, but this study is the largest so far, covering 17 years and over 666, 000 people. The stu
Did you know that the plan to plant an American flag on Mars might lead to a brighter future for us all? President Trump hinted at this when he talked about sending astronauts to the red planet within the next decade. But before that can happen, NASA needs to solve some big problems, like how to kee
