Imagine trying to catch a ball in a virtual reality game. Now imagine doing it while feeling anxious. That's what some people were asked to do in a recent study. Anxiety isn't just about feeling nervous. It can actually change how we make decisions and control our movements. Scientists want
The Medicaid program, a lifeline for many low-income Americans, finds itself in a political tug-of-war. President Trump recently made a bold statement, assuring viewers on Fox News that he would not allow cuts to Medicaid. He confidently declared, "Medicare, Medicaid — none of that stuff is going to
In a shocking turn of events, a Spanish court found Luis Rubiales, the former leader of Spain's soccer federation, guilty of sexual assault. The incident involved a forceful kiss on the lips of Jennifer Hermoso, a member of the women's national team, right after their triumphant win in the 2023 Wom
In 2012 and 2016, researchers took a close look at what Mexican adults were eating, focusing on fats. They wanted to see how much of certain fats people were consuming and if it changed over time. The study was part of the National Health and Nutrition Surveys. The surveys found that some a
People with rheumatic diseases often take rituximab, a medicine that can make them more likely to catch COVID-19. Doctors wanted to see if a new treatment, tixagevimab-cilgavimab, could help. This combo was tested on patients already taking rituximab. The goal was to find out if it could stop COVID-
The mobile world is buzzing with excitement as two major players, Xfinity Mobile and Comcast Business Mobile, are offering a tempting deal. New customers signing up for their Unlimited Plus plans can snag a free iPhone 16e. But there's a catch: you need to trade in an eligible device. Unfortunately,
Raptors, like golden eagles, Bonelli's eagles, and Spanish eagles, are birds of prey that soar through the skies. They are highly sensitive to changes in weather. This is because their flight patterns are deeply influenced by atmospheric conditions. Scientists have been studying how these birds reac
In the vast expanse of space, a new frontier is emerging. A startup named Karman+ is aiming to build autonomous spacecraft that can travel to asteroids, mine them, and extract valuable resources. The goal is to use the extracted water to refuel space tugs and extend the life of aging satellites. Th
Staphylococcus aureus, a common bacteria that can cause infections in both humans and animals, has been found to use a clever trick to resist antibiotics. Scientists looked at 234 samples of this bacteria from cows with mastitis. They found that only a small number, about 7. 69%, had a special defen
Metabolic syndrome, or MetS, is a group of conditions that can lead to serious health issues. It's like a recipe for trouble, with high blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels. These conditions can increase the risk of hea
