Rubber trees, the main source of natural rubber, face tough times when water is scarce. Scientists decided to see how these trees handle drought. They looked at how the trees react physically and how their genes behave under different water conditions. First, they compared trees that got plenty of
A woman in New York is struggling with a friend who keeps saying hurtful things. She has lost 50 pounds and is managing her health better, but her friend still makes insensitive comments. The friend suggested that her weight might be causing her sciatica and arthritis, which the woman found disrespe
Many women getting total shoulder replacements have weak bones, but few are checked for it before surgery. This is a problem because weak bones can lead to breaks, especially after surgery. Doctors have rules about checking bone health, but these checks aren't happening enough. Why aren't these che
Obesity in teens is a serious health concern. It often leads to prediabetes, a condition that can cause long-term health problems. Currently, doctors use tests like fasting glucose and HbA1c to detect prediabetes. However, these tests have limitations, especially when it comes to teenagers. A recen
The Los Angeles Rams, who had been on top for most of the season, faced a tough reality check when they lost to the Atlanta Falcons in a nail-biting game. The Falcons, who had been struggling, showed their grit by coming back from two 21-point leads to win 27-24. Bijan Robinson was a standout playe
A recent study stirred up some buzz by suggesting that there's no clear link between hemoglobin A1c levels and continuous glucose monitor (CGM) metrics in people with prediabetes or normal blood sugar. But what does this really mean? First, let's break down the basics. Hemoglobin A1c is a blood tes
Restaurants are finding it tough to keep their doors open. People are spending less on eating out. They are cooking at home more often. This is because prices are going up. It is hard for restaurants to make money. Many chains are closing locations to save cash. Starbucks is one of them. They plan
A hospital chaplain's job is not easy. It involves seeing people at their most vulnerable moments. For J. S. Park, this role brought a lot of anxiety at first. He saw many patients in critical condition and started thinking about his own mortality. This fear made him appreciate the small, everyday m
2025 was a scorcher, and not in a good way. It was one of the hottest years ever, and for the first time, the average temperature over three years crossed the 1. 5°C threshold set in the 2015 Paris Agreement. This means the Earth is getting warmer, and fast. The heat didn't let up, even with La Niñ
Lobsters are known for their tough shells and big claws, but some types don't have those claws. Instead, they stick together in big groups to scare off predators. They use special chemicals in the water to find each other. But this trick might not always work. Young lobsters often follow these sign
