Malaria is a major global issue, particularly in specific regions. The traditional method of diagnosing it involves examining blood samples under a microscope. This process requires a lab, trained personnel, and special equipment, making it time-consuming and reliant on the technician's expertise. A
Heart failure, a significant health issue, is often linked to inflammation. And guess what? Your food choices can influence this inflammation. The dietary inflammatory score (DIS) is a tool that measures how much inflammation your diet causes. Researchers decided to find out if the DIS could predic
Ever wondered how daily habits might affect your mood? A recent study in Japan took a deep dive into this question. They tracked a large group of people over time to see which lifestyle choices could help keep the blues away. What's interesting is that they looked at men and women separately, becaus
Imagine a world where sports and physical activities help people with intellectual disabilities dive deeper into community life. Researchers decided to find out if this is really happening. They searched five major databases for studies that looked at how these activities impact community participat
What does it take for people with intellectual disabilities (ID) to feel included in their communities? A study from Québec City, Canada, explored this question by talking to adults with ID and those who support them daily. The research used interviews to understand what makes community participatio
Lee Zeldin, nominated to lead the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has a plan. He wants to cut back on federal regulations that he thinks are hurting the economy. But he promises to keep protecting the environment and people's health. Zeldin has experience working with both parties to pass law
In 2007, a documentary called Generación 27 - Creación, vanguardia y vida aired on Canal Sur Andalucia in Spain. This documentary celebrated the 80th anniversary of the Generation of 27, a notable artistic movement. The documentary explored how some contemporary artists, particularly those involved
On Thursday, a group of state attorneys general, all Democrats, asked to join a federal legal effort. They want to preserve two gun control policies from the Biden era. One policy requires background checks for buyers at gun shows. The other bans a type of trigger that can make a semiautomatic weapo
For over ten years, scientists have been testing a special combination of medications called the polypill. This pill is designed to tackle atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), which is a fancy name for heart diseases caused by clogged arteries. Now, researchers are wondering if this same
A fresh trailer for Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2 console has sparked curiosity and comments about a new Donkey Kong design in what seems to be the latest Mario Kart game. This revamped design draws inspiration from The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and fans are quick to notice the change. "Something's n
