February 5th was a day of big dreams. The college sports world watched as high school athletes in Baton Rouge signed their National Letter of Intent (NLI) to take their talents to the next level. NLI is a big deal it's like a formal agreement. High school sports stars are getting ready to join college squads. Young athletes get the chance to show what they can do ...
You might have heard that researchers are facing some challenges when it comes to finding volunteers for Alzheimer's disease studies. To tackle this, the National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center (NACC) has suggested that all participants should be paid for their time and effort. But how are the Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers (ADRCs) responding to this recommend...
Ukrainian women living abroad are now allowed to join Poland's Ukraine Legion, a big shift in the war effort. This legion, based in Poland, has started accepting women for the first time. They'll focus on medical and communication roles. This comes as Ukraine faces a shortage of troops. Women have long been fighting for Ukraine since the 2014 annexation of Crimea, b...
Bill Belichick, the head coach of the University of North Carolina, is being contacted by several NFL teams, including the Raiders. Despite his $10 million buyout and his commitment to UNC, teams are showing interest. Tom Brady, a minority owner of the Raiders, has even reached out to Belichick. It's unclear if Belichick is open to returning to the NFL. He has previo...
Reaching out to young gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM) has always been a challenge for researchers. This group, often labeled as "hard-to-reach, " can be effectively tapped into through the internet, given its widespread use among them and young adults in general. Internet recruitment has emerged as a crucial method to engage this community. H...
Donovan Murph, a star wide receiver from Irmo, South Carolina, has decided to commit to the University of South Carolina. This decision was announced during the Under Armour All-America game. Murph, a four-star prospect, chose the Gamecocks over other top schools like Clemson, Colorado, Ole Miss, and Tennessee. He felt a strong connection with the coaching staff, say...
You might think that everyone would be excited to join a study that promises to help them live healthier lives. But when it comes to behavioral clinical trials focused on lifestyle changes, men seem to be less interested than women. A recent study, let's call it the ELM trial, looked into why men might be less eager to participate. They wanted to understand what fact...
North Idaho College has made a tough decision to trim its athletics budget by $1. 8 million over the next two years. The college, which recently rejoined the National Junior College Athletic Association, saw its athletics budget balloon due to decisions made by former trustees. These included covering tuition, fees, books, housing, and travel for all student athletes...
Meet Zion Elee, a star athlete from Baltimore's St. Frances Academy. He just made a big decision, committing to play for the Maryland Terrapins in 2026. At 6-foot-4 and 230 pounds, Elee is a five-star EDGE player, ranked high on the On3 Industry list. He chose Maryland over three other top teams: Oregon, Alabama, and Penn State. Why Maryland? Elee felt right at home ...
San Francisco's soon-to-be mayor, Daniel Lurie, has started seeking help from tech giants and business leaders to give his city a much-needed facelift. Among his advisors are OpenAI's Sam Altman and former Twitter CFO Ned Segal. The tech heir, who also founded Tipping Point, aims to make San Francisco the top business spot in the country again. He hopes to achieve th...