Donovan Clingan, a 20-year-old basketball sensation, has taken the sports world by storm. Born in Bristol, Connecticut, he has always had a passion for the game, inspired by his mother, Stacey Porrini Clingan, who was a basketball legend in her own right. Stacey played at Bristol Central High School
A recent study set out to measure how flourishing, or happy, university students in Saudi Arabia are. They wanted to see if there was a difference between students studying health-related subjects and those studying other fields. Plus, they looked into what makes these students thrive. The research
Quentin Grimes, a Dallas Mavericks star, didn’t have an easy path to the NBA. His journey started in Houston, Texas, where he was born on May 8, 2000. He’s American, but his ethnicity is a mix of African-American and Caucasian. His dad, Marshall Grimes, who played college basketball, and his mom, To
During the Covid-19 pandemic, family caregivers of palliative patients faced unique challenges. They couldn't always be by their loved one's side or get the support they needed. To express their experiences and intentions, many turned to online platforms. This study looked at what these caregivers s
Ever dreamed of having a say in how your favorite football team’s home turf looks and feels? The Kansas City Chiefs are giving their fans the chance to do just that. They've joined forces with experts from CSL International to gather input directly from the supporters. The big question? Whether to r
You might think the Caribbean is far from America's gun violence problem, but think again. A recent report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that nearly three-quarters of firearms recovered in several high-crime Caribbean countries were made in the US. Over 5, 400 guns picked up fr
You might think fatty liver disease is only for overweight folks. Surprise! About 20% of people with this condition are actually thin. This isn't just about being obese; it's about how your body handles fat and sugar. When your liver stores too much fat, it's called hepatic steatosis. And even if yo
In the heart of Colorado Springs, a tiny bakery named Norma's Bakery was nearly shipwrecked after just one year of sailing. Its owners, Norma Torres Canales and Martin Gerardo Ortiz Ceja, were forced to reduce employee hours. The family-owned business was at risk of shutting down. Their daughter-in-
Ever heard of Ambien and alcohol? Well, U. S. Rep. Michael McCaul found out the hard way what happens when you mix them. He was flying home to Texas from D. C. , had a nervous flier's panic, and took Ambien to sleep. But wait, there's more! He also had a drink. This combo left him dazed and confused
You might think that medicine is all about science and helping people, but for LGBTQ+ medical students in Thailand, other things matter too. Religion, family support, and whether they've come out or not can make a big difference in their lives. It's not always easy being different, especially in a p
