In Santiago, Chile, a big event named the I International Commemorative Congress of Professional Midwifery is happening. This event is special because it's celebrating the 190th anniversary of midwifery history. Imagine that – over 190 years of helping bring new life into the world! The congress is
Ethiopia's Wollo area is heavily reliant on rain for agriculture, but the amount and distribution of rainfall can vary greatly over time and space. A recent study looked into how much and how often it rained in Wollo from 1981 to 2022. The study used data from the Climate Hazards Group Infrared Prec
Steuart Smith, a well-known guitarist who has been playing live with the Eagles since 2001, has decided to leave the band. This decision comes after he was diagnosed with Parkinsonism, a condition that impacts movement and overall health. Smith, known for his versatility, has worked with big names l
The world is seeing more people reaching their golden years. This means we need to pay extra attention to issues like elder abuse. The World Health Organization says that one out of every six people over 60 has faced some kind of abuse. This could be physical, mental, neglect, money issues, or even
During the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot has been said about how parents are handling the extra stress. Most of this information comes from studies that don't represent everyone. The way studies pick their participants, or sampling, plays a big role in what they find, yet this isn't often talked about.
Everyone knows pregnancy is a mother's journey, but when things go wrong, dads hurt too. Studies mostly look at white dads, leaving out men from other backgrounds. In the UK, Pakistani dads face one of the highest rates of perinatal loss. Let's dive into their experiences. Pregnancy loss isn't just
One magic moment in Boston's sports history is David Ortiz's home run that gave the Red Sox a breathtaking comeback against the Orioles. This wasn't the first time an unheralded player stepped up and changed the game. Years ago, the Red Sox took a chance on a young slugger named David Ortiz. With a
Imagine a world where every night, kids sleep safe from malaria under special insect-killing nets. That's what Uganda wants, but these nets wear out fast, leaving gaps in protection. A recent study in Western Uganda tried something new. They trained local health workers to give out these nets, calle
Imagine you're following the story of antibiotic resistance genes as they travel through a wastewater treatment plant. These genes, both inside (intracellular) and outside (extracellular) of bacteria, have different fates. When wastewater arrives at the plant, it carries a mix of these genes. Some a
Plants face lots of problems due to changes in the weather and how we manage farms. One of these issues is abiotic stress, which is when conditions like drought or too much salt in the soil make it hard for plants to grow. To deal with these problems, plants have special proteins called stress-assoc
