Cancer is becoming a bigger problem worldwide, especially in places where healthcare is not up to par. West Africa is one of these places, where the number of cancer cases is going up fast. The healthcare systems in these countries are struggling to keep up with the demand. One of the biggest issues is the lack of surgical services. Surgery is crucial for treating ma...
In a recent study, researchers explored the benefits of hydrogen-rich water for older adults who were new to resistance training. The focus was on how this special water affects certain health markers related to exercise. Hydrogen-rich water, or HRW, contains high levels of dihydrogen. This study involved 27 healthy adults over the age of 50. These individuals had no...
Gable Steveson, the Olympic gold medalist, is making waves in the combat sports world. He is preparing for a high-stakes grappling match against Craig Jones. This event is set to take place on August 31st in Las Vegas. Steveson is not taking this lightly. He has brought in a heavyweight to help him train. Jon "Bones" Jones, a UFC legend, is now part of Steveson's te...
In the ever-changing world of health care, there is a big push for something called interdisciplinary vocational training. This is not just about learning how to do a job. It is about preparing people to work together in a way that puts the patient first. This approach is all about building strong, flexible, and patient-centered health systems. It is about making sur...
Working with autistic individuals requires a unique set of skills and knowledge. This is especially true for those in sports and exercise fields. A recent project aimed to create a training package for these professionals. The project involved a co-design process, which means it included input from both consumers and stakeholders. The co-design process was led by th...
In sports and therapy, how hard someone trains can make a big difference. This is because the body reacts differently to different amounts of exercise. Some people might get stronger, while others might get hurt. This is why it's important to think about training load when doing research in these fields. Training load is just a fancy way of saying how much exercise s...
Cows are smart and need careful handling. This is key for their well-being and the safety of those around them. It also boosts milk production. So, a group of people worked together to create a digital tool. They wanted to help dairy farm workers practice cow handling in a safe and fun way. The result was Mooving Cows, a touchscreen game. Players move cows in v...
A big change is happening in the world of artificial intelligence. Scale AI, a company that helps train AI models, just got a huge investment from Meta. This deal values Scale AI at a whopping $29 billion. But there's more to the story than just money. Meta is putting in about $14. 3 billion to get a nearly half stake in Scale AI. This means Meta will have a big say...
There are plenty of ways to get fit. Two popular methods are steady, moderate-intensity exercise and short, intense workouts. These methods affect the body differently. Researchers wanted to see how these two types of exercise affect muscle cells and their energy production. The study involved young male mice. Some mice were kept inactive, some swam at a mod...
The world is seeing more and more people with brain-related issues. This is because people are living longer and surviving serious brain events. Many of these people end up with long-term problems like stroke or dementia. While there have been big steps forward in treating these issues, there is a big need for a focus on prevention. This means stopping problems befor...