Mars, the company behind M&M's and Skittles, is standing firm on using artificial food dyes. This decision goes against a push from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to remove these dyes from foods. Mars had promised in 2016 to phase out artificial colors, but now they say their products are sa
High blood pressure is a big problem. It affects many people, especially in the Black community. Current telemedicine programs are not working well for Black patients. Why? Maybe because they don't get enough help with self-care. Or maybe their social needs are not being met. A new idea is being te
Bad things happening to kids can mess with their bodies for life. It's not just about feeling sad or angry. It can actually make cells age faster. Scientists looked at how different kinds of bad childhood experiences and parenting styles affect something called telomere length. Telomeres are like ti
Reservoirs are like big bathtubs collecting water, but over time, they also collect a lot of mud. This mud can cause big problems. In China's Three Gorges Reservoir, even though less mud is coming in each year, there's still a huge amount already there. The same issue is happening in smaller reservo
In the heart of Brazil's Ceará coast, the Cocó River tells a story of urban life's hidden impact. This river, surrounded by bustling cities, is a hotspot for various pollutants. Scientists dove deep into this issue, checking water, sediment, and even the creatures living there. They found a shocking
People who have been forced to leave their homes often struggle with mental health issues. While treatments can help, not everyone gets better. So, what makes a difference? A recent study looked into this. It gathered data from many studies to find out what factors might predict whether treatment wo
Cancer is a complex puzzle, with each type having its own set of rules. To crack this code, scientists need to understand how genes and the immune system interact. This is where TCGAimmunosurv comes in. It's a tool designed to make sense of vast amounts of data from cancer patients. This tool does
The U. S. is in a maternal health crisis. More mothers die here than in other wealthy countries. Black women and those in rural areas are hit hardest. The MEND plan steps in with a four-part strategy to fix this. First, it pushes for better teamwork among healthcare providers. Doctors, nurses, and
Doctors often treat liver and spleen injuries with care. These organs are soft and can be easily damaged in accidents. Sometimes, problems show up later. A recent study looked at whether checking these organs again with scans helps find issues that can be fixed. The study focused on moderate to sev
A devastating flash flood in central Texas has left at least 82 people dead, with many questions about why warnings were not issued sooner. The hardest-hit area is Kerr County, where 68 deaths have been reported, including 28 children from youth camps near the Guadalupe River. Residents like Wendy B
