Kidney stones are a painful and common health issue. They can affect anyone, but some people are more likely to get them. Recent research has looked into how the body's energy use might be linked to kidney stones. The body's basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the amount of energy it burns at rest. Th
Older adults often face challenges with daily tasks. These tasks can be physically demanding, but they also require mental effort. This mental effort is known as cognitive load. A new tool called the Cognitive Load of Activity Participation scale (CLAPs) has been created to measure this. It looks at
University athletes often face intense pressure to perform. Their mindset can greatly impact how they handle this pressure. A recent look into this topic focused on how a belief in personal growth affects their drive to compete. It also examined how stress and personal needs play into this dynamic.
Brian Wilson, the mastermind behind the Beach Boys, has left this world at the age of 82. His family shared the sad news, asking for privacy as they mourn. Wilson's journey in music began in the 1960s, when he co-founded the Beach Boys with his brothers and cousins. Their first hit, "Surfin', " kick
The medical device industry is grappling with confusion surrounding end-of-life (EOL) testing for reusable devices. The main issue is the differing expectations from U. S. and European Union regulators. Some believe that manufacturers should conduct EOL testing, while others think a warning in the u
In the town of Ballymena, Northern Ireland, a wave of anti-immigrant violence has left 17 police officers injured. This unrest followed a peaceful march supporting the family of a sexual assault victim. Two 14-year-old boys were charged in connection with the assault. The violence began after the ma
The link between mental toughness, adaptability, and eating disorders has been a hot topic. A recent study dug into how these factors play out across different races, ethnicities, and genders. It looked at data from over 24, 000 young adults. The study used three main tools. One measured how well pe
People with Parkinson's disease dementia (PDD) and Lewy body dementia (DLB) have different brain activities. Scientists looked at how much schooling people had. They wanted to see if it affected brain waves in these patients. They checked brain waves in people with PDD, DLB, and healthy older adu
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a common issue that causes pain and limits movement. Two treatments often discussed are platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and hyaluronic acid (HA). A recent study looked into how well these treatments work, especially when used together. PRP is a concentrate of platelets from t
Kids with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, or ALL, need swift and accurate diagnosis. This is where a new tool comes in. It is a biosensor that can spot even the tiniest traces of an enzyme called TdT. This enzyme is a key player in ALL. The biosensor uses a clever trick called cascade amplificatio
