President-elect Donald Trump has big plans for his second term, and Mexico might feel the heat. Trump wants to send back millions of migrants, hike tariffs, and even use U. S. troops against drug traffickers in Mexico. This could hurt Mexico's economy and society, and infringe on its sovereignty. Bu
Pilates has been shown to have numerous benefits for older adults, but recent research has also explored how these benefits might interact with something many of us start our day with: caffeine. Scientists decided to investigate how consuming caffeine affects the body before and after an 8-week Pila
Scientists recently reviewed 25 studies on knee surgery. Shockingly, only half had a plan from the get-go, and even fewer were willing to share their data. These studies were supposed to follow specific guidelines, but some didn't explain their methods clearly or how they confirmed their results. Th
More and more people with congenital heart disease (CHD) are getting active and might find themselves exercising at high altitudes. But how does this affect their bodies? This review looks into how short trips to high altitudes impact the heart and lungs of people with CHD during workouts. High alt
While Los Angeles is burning due to wildfires fueled by dry weather and wind, President-elect Donald Trump isn't showing sympathy. Instead, he's taking aim at Governor Gavin Newsom on his Truth Social platform, reigniting an old feud about California's water policies. Trump criticized Newsom for sup
Imagine trying to fight a bad guy (like cancer) but not having enough soldiers (immune cells) to help. That’s where interferon gamma (IFNγ) comes in. This tiny protein wakes up immune cells so they can fight invaders or even cancer cells. Scientists wanted to make a super vaccine for colon cancer, s
Did you know that many refugee teenagers in Kampala, Uganda, are dealing with depression? But what’s really interesting is that these feelings of sadness change over time. Some teens feel better, others worse, and a few stay the same. A study was done to figure out why these changes happen. The res
As wildfires rage through Southern California, the NFL is bracing for the possibility of relocating Monday's playoff game between the Vikings and Rams. The league's top priority is the safety of the Los Angeles community, expressing gratitude to the first responders and sending well wishes to those
Actor Mark Hamill, known for his iconic role as Luke Skywalker in Star Wars, had to quickly evacuate his Malibu home due to the ongoing wildfires in L. A. Starting in Pacific Palisades, these fires have rapidly spread to Malibu and Santa Monica. Hamill shared on Instagram that he and his family left
Ever heard of the Black Soldier Fly? Well, it turns out its protein powder, called BPH, is quite the superhero in the lab! Scientists recently found that BPH can help cells fight off inflammation and stress caused by harmful substances. They used LPS to challenge the L-929 cells, but with BPH around
