Ever wondered if sharing life stories can brighten the days of seniors in nursing homes? Researchers decided to find out. They gathered some elderly folks and split them into two groups. One group was asked to share their life stories, while the other didn't. The goal? To see if storytelling could b
Scientists have been busy making a new super crop called triticale. It's a mix of wheat and rye. The goal? To have a crop that can handle tough conditions, like drought. The study looked at 30 different types of this super crop in Iran from 2016 to 2020. They checked how well these plants handled di
In Germany, around 700, 000 babies are born each year, and many mothers feel the weight of societal expectations and traditional roles. This study explored a unique data source to find out how often new mothers are diagnosed with mental illness compared to women without children. Using billing data
Back in the 1980s, doctors came up with a clever way to tackle liver complications caused by high pressure in the portal vein. This method, called transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts (TIPS), involves creating a small passage in the liver using a needle. Over the years, the approach has be
During Donald Trump's first term, Wall Street picked up on something big: the stock market was his scoreboard. He celebrated rallies, advised Americans to buy when prices dipped, and even thought about firing the Fed Chair, Jerome Powell, when the market dropped. Now, as he gears up for another run
The restaurant industry is eagerly awaiting 2025 after a challenging 2024. Kate Jaspon, the CFO of Dunkin' parent company Inspire Brands, expressed her hopes for the new year at a recent conference in Las Vegas. The industry has faced multiple setbacks, with bankruptcy filings up by over 50% compare
Imagine carrying the weight of two eye conditions and still performing at the highest level. That's exactly what Stephen Nedoroscik did at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Winning a bronze medal in the pommel horse finals was a big deal, but fans might wonder what his biggest challenge was. It wasn't his ey
Ever wondered how stress affects our food choices? Well, it turns out that when we feel overwhelmed, our diet might take a hit, especially for women. Let's dive into a study that explored this link in Chinese adults. The study started by looking at how stress impacts eating habits. Past research ha
Have you ever thought about flies as potential villains in the fight against superbugs? These tiny insects can spread dangerous bacteria that are resistant to our strongest antibiotics. One such group of bacteria, called carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE), is causing a lot of worry around t
Hip fractures can have a big impact on a person's health and how they live their life. Even with treatment, many patients, especially older ones, still face serious problems like repeat fractures and even death. So, it's really important to figure out what factors play a big role in how a person doe
