Skin care can be confusing. Everyone says different things. Some say you need to do a lot. Others say you need to do nothing. The truth? It's somewhere in the middle. First, think about water. Hot showers feel nice. But they can dry out your skin. Lukewarm water is better. And don't stay in too lon
Deep down in the ocean, there are underwater mountains called seamounts. They are special places where lots of different tiny organisms, called microbes, live. These microbes are important because they help keep the ocean healthy and full of life. But, they face threats from human activities like fi
Colorado is stepping up its recycling game. The state has one of the lowest recycling rates in the U. S. But now, a new plan is in the works to make recycling free for everyone. The state's health department has given the green light to a program called the Producer Responsibility Program. It's set
People who have gone through tough times with mental health issues can make a big difference in how services are designed. This is not just about giving advice. It is about using personal stories to shape better care. A recent study looked at how this works in real life. Six people shared their exp
Soil is more than just dirt. It's a bustling world of microbes. Among these tiny life forms, some carry genes that can resist antibiotics. These genes are called antibiotic resistance genes, or ARGs. Scientists wanted to understand how these ARGs form and spread, especially in the soil around plant
Microplastics are a big problem. They are tiny plastic bits that are hard to see and even harder to find in nature. These little pieces come from bigger plastics that break down over time. They mix with natural stuff and change chemically. This makes them tricky to identify. Scientists have found a
Sherrone Moore's journey as the head coach at the University of Michigan took a dramatic turn on a Wednesday. Starting the day as a promising leader, he ended it as a former coach, dismissed due to an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. The university's zero-tolerance policy left no room
The FDA has given the green light to a new device that uses gentle electric currents to help people with depression. This device, made by a company called Flow Neuroscience, can be used at home. It's a big deal because it could make treatment more accessible to many people who struggle with depressi
Schools are getting a big boost for mental health support. The Education Department just gave out $208 million to 65 schools. This is a big deal because earlier, over 200 mental health grants from the last administration were canceled. Most of this new money is going to schools in rural areas. The g
Ghana has made a big decision to stop mining in its forest reserves. This move is all about protecting the environment, especially water sources and forests. The country is known for its gold, but small-scale mining has been causing a lot of problems. It's destroying cocoa farms, damaging forests an
