When it comes to growing new bones, scientists are exploring how to design the best scaffolds for the job. These scaffolds need to be good at helping new bone grow and strong enough to hold up. Researchers have looked at different types of materials, like metals, non-metals, and polymers, to make th
Hulu, the go-to place for shows from ABC and Fox, also offers a mix of international content. This January, dive into three underrated shows that you shouldn't miss. First up is "The Jetty, " a British mystery starring Jenna Coleman as Detective Ember Manning. Set in a small town in Lancashire, Embe
Imagine you're in a Flemish residential care facility. Ten people with intellectual disabilities were asked about the most important things in their lives and what they thought about managing their own support. They used photos to tell their stories. Their photos and conversations told us something
Everyone knows that hospitals handle lots of powerful medicines. Sadly, these drugs sometimes get stolen or misused, a problem known as "diversion. " So, a team of experts decided to figure out why this happens and what can be done about it. They came up with a clever plan to spot where the system m
Ever wondered how someone with an intellectual disability makes choices? Canada has a unique method to lend a hand. Researchers checked out seven individuals with varying degrees of intellectual disabilities across two Canadian provinces. Guess what they discovered? A common decision-making process
What does it take for people with intellectual disabilities (ID) to feel included in their communities? A study from Québec City, Canada, explored this question by talking to adults with ID and those who support them daily. The research used interviews to understand what makes community participatio
Lee Zeldin, nominated to lead the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has a plan. He wants to cut back on federal regulations that he thinks are hurting the economy. But he promises to keep protecting the environment and people's health. Zeldin has experience working with both parties to pass law
In the Netherlands, a special type of therapy called psychomotor therapy (PMT) is commonly used to help people with mild intellectual disabilities or borderline intellectual functioning manage their anger and aggressive behavior. However, not much has been written about what these individuals think
Ever wondered what sets apart successful businesses in Bulgaria? Let's dive into the strategies that top companies are using to stay ahead. We'll explore how these firms make crucial decisions and why their approaches vary so much. Bulgaria's business landscape is a mix of different strategies. Som
On Thursday, a group of state attorneys general, all Democrats, asked to join a federal legal effort. They want to preserve two gun control policies from the Biden era. One policy requires background checks for buyers at gun shows. The other bans a type of trigger that can make a semiautomatic weapo
