The UConn Huskies men's basketball team faced a challenging week at the Maui Invitational. They ended their trip with a third straight loss, this time to Dayton, with a final score of 85-67. Senior player Alex Karaban led the Huskies with 21 points but unfortunately had to go to the hospital after a
Imagine a day in New York City when animals from the Central Park Zoo marched down the streets. This wasn't a dream, but a reality in 1924 during the first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The event, started by immigrants working at Macy’s, was meant to blend European parade traditions with American
Auburn's Tigers made history at the Maui Invitational, becoming the first SEC team in 31 years to take home the championship. Coach Bruce Pearl praised his team's dominance, saying, "Our kids were excited to play every game. We controlled that match from start to finish. " The key player was Johni
Nurses often face work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) due to the physical demands of their job. But did you know that their spiritual well-being can also take a hit? A recent study took a close look at this often-overlooked aspect. The study found that nurses dealing with MSDs faced chall
Ever wondered what people with mental health issues think about the help they get from religious communities and healthcare professionals? Well, it turns out their perceptions can vary quite a bit. Some folks find a lot of comfort in their religious beliefs and community. They might feel understood
Violence is a major concern in Brazil, but understanding the true extent of it has been tough. The Brazilian Mortality Information System (SIM) is a key source of data, but it's not always perfect. Researchers have been working on a new way to make sense of this information. They call it the GBD-Bra
Did you know Brazil is home to more than 80 species of wild mushrooms that can be delicious and even medicinal? Scientists decided to explore two of these species, Auricularia fuscosuccinea and Laetiporus gilbertsonii, to see if they could be grown in a lab and turn into a yummy, nutritious food sou
You know those super-cheap Ikea prices that make us all happy? Well, they might not stay that way. The boss of the company that runs most Ikea stores says tariffs, like the ones Donald Trump wants to put on goods from Mexico, Canada, and China, make it tough to keep prices low. He's worried these ta
Have you ever thought about what happens to all the mango peels after they're removed? Well, scientists have found a clever way to use them! Mangos are often thrown away after processing, wasting about 35-60% of the fruit. But these peels aren't just trash; they're packed with good stuff like fiber,
In Europe, HIV is still a big problem among women, and many chances to test for it are missed. Family Planning Centers (FPCs) should offer HIV testing, but they often don't. A small study in France checked if it's possible and acceptable for FPC staff who aren't doctors to offer quick HIV tests to v
