Let's talk about something really important: taking care of new moms after they've had their babies. This is especially crucial for families who might not have much money. We'll focus on a study that looked into how home visits can help with both regular and emergency postpartum care. Imagine you'r
Have you ever wondered how to make composting more efficient? A recent study found that combining special bacteria with iron can speed up the breakdown of plastics and keep more nitrogen in the soil. These scientists used a mix of biochar (which is like charcoal made from plants) and specific bacter
Sonic the Hedgehog 3's post-credits scene introduced two exciting new characters: Shadow the Hedgehog and Metal Sonic. Director Jeff Fowler shared that these characters were chosen to shake things up in the franchise. Shadow, voiced by Keanu Reeves, is a beloved anti-hero from the games. Metal Sonic
Women going through postmenopause and suffering from early-stage breast cancer often rely on hormone therapy (HT) to delay cancer's return. But HT comes with side effects that can take a toll on their overall well-being. There's a way to make it better, though. A mix of exercise and health education
Imagine going through a divorce. Now, picture doing it with millions of eyes watching your every move. That's the reality Lilly Jay faced. As the ex-wife of famous Broadway star Ethan Slater, her private life was thrust into the public spotlight. Right after her divorce and the birth of their son, L
After the 2023 election, a notable conversation emerged. Jamal Bryant, the senior pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest, Georgia, had a unique message for the Black women in his congregation. His fiancée, now wife, Rev. Karri Turner, encouraged them to take a break from politic
Meet John, a 54-year-old man who had a special map of his brain's blood vessels made. This map, called a computed tomography angiogram (CTA), showed something unique. John's left posterior cerebral artery (PCA) wasn't just getting blood from the vertebrobasilar system, like most people. It also had
You might think compost is all about turning waste into something useful, but there's a hidden problem lurking inside: microplastics. These tiny plastic particles are sneaking into our compost from various sources like domestic trash, sewage sludge, and agricultural waste. Once they're in there, the
In Nigeria, teens who've tangled with the law or are in the welfare system face a tough reality. Many have been through some rough stuff as kids. We're talking about things like being ignored, seeing violence, or even being hurt. This can lead to big mental health problems, like feeling super sad (d
Researchers set out to see if taking a few minutes to breathe slowly could help middle-aged women think better and stay balanced. They focused on postmenopausal women, as this stage of life can bring changes in both body and mind. The study was done in a single session, making it quick and easy for
