Do you know that 90% of smokers start as teenagers? This is why it's crucial to look into how parents can help prevent their kids from picking up this bad habit. Scientists decided to study this by searching through scientific papers and blogs from places like PubMed and Google Scholar. They wanted
The Green Bay Packers had a tough day against the Minnesota Vikings' passing attack. Quarterback Sam Darnold threw for 377 yards and looked sharp against a Packers defense that was missing key players like Jaire Alexander, Evan Williams, and Quay Walker. Darnold completed an impressive 33 passes ou
A big court decision happened recently. Writer E. Jean Carroll won her case against Donald Trump. In 2023, a jury said Trump had to pay her $5 million. They thought he sexually abused her in the 1990s and then said bad things about her in public. Trump didn't like this and tried to appeal, saying th
Ever wondered how stuff like ancient artifacts, fossils, and animals end up in private collections? Let's take a look at what happens behind the scenes in these markets. It turns out, the rules aren't exactly clear-cut. Laws vary from place to place, leading to some pretty big loopholes. These incon
Did you ever think that something as simple as understanding infant crying could help prevent abuse? It turns out, it's a big deal. We talked to 122 healthcare workers and found that many of them didn't get what's normal when it comes to babies crying. Surprisingly, 40% of them thought it wasn't oka
Onions and garlic are big deals in the farming world. They're grown everywhere and face a bunch of problems, from pests to diseases. But there's another group of issues that can mess with their quality and yield: physiological disorders. These aren't caused by pests or diseases, but by things like h
Many health guidelines advise specific low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) targets and strong lipid-lowering therapy (LLT) for patients at high risk. But what happens when these targets are met using moderate-intensity statins? Do physicians need to increase LLT further? We explored this que
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's kids are all big now, as seen in a bunch of holiday photos shared by Kim. The former couple has four kids – North, 11, Saint, 9, Chicago, 6, and Psalm, 5. In the pictures, North looked like a young adult in a black miniskirt and blazer, while Chicago wore a red dress
Ever wondered how the mix of medicines and food habits affects older adults? A new study dug into this, focusing on seniors in communities. They looked at how many medications these adults were taking, a practice known as polypharmacy. But the twist was that they also checked out their eating habits
As 2024 wraps up, we're set for some peaceful weather. But don't get too cozy! The Weather Team is keeping an eye on two cold fronts that will bring cooler temps to welcome 2025. Tonight and tomorrow, we’ll see temps dip to the low 50s with clear skies. Expect some fog in the morning, which will cle
