First responders are the unsung heroes who rush into danger when others run away. But what about their mental health? A big problem is that many of them face stress and trauma on the job. In fact, about one in seven first responders show signs of PTSD from their regular duties. This number goes up e
Climate change is not just about rising temperatures and weird weather. It's also about how these changes might be affecting our health in sneaky ways. Scientists are starting to think that climate change could be linked to things like Alzheimer's disease. How? Well, it's all about stress on our bod
This year, turkey lovers might notice a difference in their Thanksgiving meal. The number of turkeys in the U. S. has dropped to a 40-year low. Why? Two big reasons: bird flu and another disease called avian metapneumovirus. These illnesses have made it harder for farmers to raise turkeys. Larry Dol
H. pylori is a common stomach bacteria that's been linked to more than just stomachaches. Scientists are now looking into how it might be connected to bigger health problems, like diabetes and heart disease. The tricky part? They're still trying to figure out exactly how and why this happens. This
Basketball fever is kicking off early in Colorado high schools. The state's activities association has just dropped its preseason rankings, and local teams are making some noise. Let's talk boys' basketball first. Sanford is sitting pretty at number two in Class 2A. Not too far behind, Centauri is
Two big names in the world of reproductive science are Rex Scaramuzzi and Ken McNatty. They spent their careers digging into how ovaries work, especially in animals like cows and sheep. Their discoveries have been huge for the field, and now, their colleagues and friends are sharing new research to
Suicide prevention often focuses on obvious signs like depression or past attempts. But new research shows that half of people who die by suicide don't show these typical warning signs. This means many at-risk individuals might be overlooked. Researchers studied genetic data from over 2, 700 people
A recent study has uncovered a surprising trend: more new mothers in Denmark are using weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy after giving birth. This is quite unusual, considering the natural weight loss and hormonal changes that typically occur postpartum. The numbers are striking. In 2018, fe
Dark matter remains one of the universe's biggest mysteries. It's invisible, yet scientists believe it makes up a huge part of galaxies. The idea is that to make sense of what we see in space, there must be a lot of unseen matter out there. We know it's there because of its gravitational pull, but s
The recent season of Dancing With the Stars has been a game-changer. It's not just about the dancing anymore; it's about the buzz on social media. The show has found a new audience thanks to TikTok, and it's paying off big time. This season, the finale was a grand event. All the eliminated contesta
