Nutrition problems are still a big deal for older people around the world. Let's talk about four big ones: not enough protein and energy, lack of iodine, not enough vitamin A, and iron deficiency. These issues have been a concern for a long time, from 1990 to 2021. These health problems do not affe
The effect of major lifestyle changes on mild cognitive impairment or early dementia due to Alzheimer's disease is no small matter. It is really important to actually prove that lifestyle changes work for Alzheimer’s. Rigorous clinical trials are needed to test whether lifestyle interventions can
In Uganda and South Sudan, millions rely on US aid for survival, education, and health. The Trump administration has suspended most of this aid. Children in Uganda have received free education, funded by the US. Though the idea is to prevent misuse of funds, this pause could have long lasting eff
First, let's talk about the big picture, energy consumption and financial technologies like Bitcoin are two things that are currently shaping how we think about sustainability. They are the key factors. Understanding the interactions between these two can help us see how new technologies affect i
In the never-ending battle against pesky pests, scientists are always on the lookout for natural allies. One such ally is the tiny wasp, Trichogramma chilonis, which targets the eggs of the Helicoverpa species. These wasps are superheroes in tomato fields, where Helicoverpa pests can cause significa
The need to find new treatment options for patients with advanced colon cancer has always been a challenge for doctors. The medical community has been using a combination of FOLFOXIRI and bevacizumab as a first line treatment. This is a potent cocktail of chemotherapy drugs that fight cancer cells i
Psyllids, or plant lice, are tiny bugs with a big problem. They have a habit of sucking out the sap of plants. The damage they cause isn’t just physical. The bugs are also known to spread nasty bacteria. These bacteria are tricky to deal with. They have reduced genomes and can’t be grown in lab
Should you be worried if you swap dairy for plant-based milks as recent study suggests different. Should you be worried if you don’t drink dairy products if they may increase your risk of depression? . What about types of people that have a specific diet choices is it possible that
Imagine this: 18, 000 workers at Costco across the USA. Many of them were very ready to start a strike. They had voted and it was clear that most of them wanted to do it. The reason? They were fed up with wages and benefits that weren't matching up to what Costco was earning. A whopping $7. 4bn pro
Wendy Williams has just secured a brief joyous moment. After a hard-fought effort, the New wave of possibilities is just kicking off. First thing first, judge rules that Wendy Williams will be allowed the opportunity to escape the Big Apple. WHAT? ! We thought she was confined to a New York ass
