When older adults have surgery that isn't related to the heart, there's a chance they might get confused afterwards. This isn't just a small issue. It can lead to bigger problems and make their stay in the hospital longer. What's more, different hospitals see this happening at different rates. This
In intensive care units, patients who are on breathing machines sometimes remove their own tubes. This is called self-extubation. It's a big deal because it often leads to them needing the tube put back in. A group of researchers wanted to find out why this happens and what it means for the patient'
A 40-year-old woman found herself in a tough spot. She had early-stage triple-negative breast cancer. But that wasn't all. During a routine eye check-up, doctors spotted a lesion in her right eye. It looked like it could be cancer that had spread from her breast. But she had no symptoms. No other si
Pregnancy is a time of big changes, both good and bad. But did you know where you live can affect how you feel during this time? A study looked into this and found some interesting things. First, let's talk about stress. It's a part of life, but too much can be bad, especially when you're pregnant.
Managing rivers and lakes is tricky. There are lots of living things and environmental factors to consider. Most models focus on just a few species or simplify how they interact. This makes it hard to see the big picture. A new approach uses something called Hierarchical Bayesian networks (HBNs). Th
Military personnel with biotechnological enhancements face a unique set of challenges when they return to civilian life. These enhancements, designed to boost performance, can create complications when it's time to reverse them. The process of removing or modifying these enhancements is just as expe
People who were conceived using donor eggs or sperm often share their experiences on YouTube. These videos can reveal a lot about how they feel about their origins. A recent study used AI to analyze the emotions in these videos. The tool, ChatGPT, looked at the language used to figure out the overal
Climate change is shaking things up for our forests. In the northeastern US, forests are like nature's carbon vacuum cleaners, soaking up CO2 from the air. But with temperatures on the rise and snowpack shrinking, these forests might not be able to do their job as well as they used to. Warmer tempe
Violence is a serious issue globally, claiming over 475, 000 lives annually, with women and children often bearing the brunt. While factors like upbringing and environment significantly influence aggressive behavior, genetic components also play a role. Specifically, the X and Y chromosomes may prov
In a small town called Esparto, a terrible accident happened. A fireworks warehouse blew up. This explosion started a big fire. It also hurt the town in many ways. Seven people went missing after the blast. Later, their bodies were found in the ruined building. The town is still dealing with the sa
