Southern Ground Hornbills (SGHs) face big trouble with aggression among their fellow birds when living in captivity. Captive breeding can be tricky and unsafe for these birds. Birds from the same species can get aggressive toward each other, especially during the breeding season. It happens a lot w
You might not be surprised to hear that recently it was revealed a utility company may be responsible for starting a wildfire in a Northern LA neighborhood so it's no surprise that SoCal Edison has admitted that it is likely that the equipment they have used to deliver electricity to the area may ha
Hypertension is a big deal in Bangladesh. It's a sneaky condition that doesn't show symptoms. It is a major reason people get sick and die early. It is common and can lead to more serious issues like heart disease, strokes, and kidney problems. This means that the way someone feels and functions
So, you'd think that the cold weather in Minnesota would make for more cuddly romance, but it isn't panning out that way. Maybe our stoic Scandinavian roots have something to do with it. What happened to the saying, "Cold hands, warm heart? " We have to pile on the flannel pajamas and hats to keep w
Elder abuse victimization is a stark reality. But why does it happen to some people more than others? Well, it turns out that the roots might go all the way back to childhood. When we're young, certain negative experiences can alter our life paths. These are known as adverse childhood experiences (A
Changing habits to help the environment can be tough. In India, a big effort to get people to make greener choices has lost its momentum. This effort, known as Mission Life, was meant to get folks to do things like ride bikes instead of driving cars or use less plastic. It was a big deal for India's
Everyday habits, such as moving too little and eating poorly, are making obesity a big problem. This is linked to other serious health issues like type 2 diabetes and heart disease. To tackle these problems, using clever computer models can help spot important links and patterns. This is where machi
Epigenetic clocks measure DNA methylation to guess a person's biological age. These are different to the age shown on our birth certificate. However. there are still many unknowns about how lifestyle factors and physiological conditions can influence these epigenetic markers in Asian populations.
Ever wondered whether surgery or lifestyle changes could be a game changer for obesity and diabetes? This is exactly what a recent study has explored. And yes, the results are quite insightful. Metabolic bariatric surgery, or MBS, has become quite popular. People who have type 2 diabetes a
Something magical is about to happen in Pennsylvania's south-central region. While we humans start to think about warmer days ahead, it's not just us. There's something else stirring beneath the earth. Cicadas! These cicadas have been living underground for seventeen long years!
