Agriculture is the backbone of many African countries, but climate change is making it tougher to grow crops. A recent study looked at cereal crops in 35 sub-Saharan countries from 2005 to 2020. It found that farmers were pretty efficient, with an average score of 83%. However, climate change is hur
Are you curious about the factors that influence how active, sedentary, or sleepy adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D) are? This systematic review dug deep into this topic to help create better health programs for them. Let’s explore what they found out! One key factor is age. Yep, as the years go by,
David Litt, a former Obama speechwriter, thinks Democrats should listen up when celebrities talk politics. After Kamala Harris' loss, many Dems blamed stars for the defeat, but Litt sees it differently. He believes celebs can fire up voters in midterm elections, where turnout matters big time. Glen
Imagine you're a music therapist. Your faith isn't just something you do on Sundays—it's a big part of who you are. But how does that faith influence your work? A study in Canada set out to answer this question. They talked to music therapists who are trained and certified. What they found was inter
For more than ten years, HPV vaccines have been available in the US. However, the coverage varies greatly from state to state. While some states are actively working to improve HPV vaccination rates, most studies focus on national impacts rather than state-specific data. To explore the potential eff
Ever since Donald Trump's election, it seems that Ellen DeGeneres and her wife, Portia de Rossi, have decided to pack their bags and head off to the UK. The famous couple, who have a massive net worth of $370 million, are saying goodbye to their Montecito, California mansion and hello to new adventu
Polygenic prediction models are becoming a big deal in the medical world. What's the fuss about? Well, these models use lots of genes to predict a person's risk for certain diseases. For example, if you're worried about heart disease, a doctor can now look at many genes in your body and say, "Hey, y
In 2017, Pete Hegseth was in the spotlight for Trump's defense secretary nomination. Soon after, a woman stepped forward with a serious allegation: she claimed Hegseth sexually assaulted her in a hotel room, ignoring her pleas to leave. Hegseth, however, maintained that their encounter was consensua
Colleges are meant to prepare students for the real world, but some might be doing the opposite. After the 2016 U. S. election, many colleges turned into giant comfort zones, offering students milk, cookies, and even cuddle sessions with therapy animals. Harvard and Cornell cancelled classes to help
John Prescott, a former UK Deputy Prime Minister, has passed away at the age of 86. His family shared that he devoted his life to enhancing others' lives, advocating for social justice, and protecting the environment. Prescott, who battled Alzheimer's disease, died peacefully in a care home on Wedne
