Rare gene problem called Aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase deficiency (AADCd) makes it tough for kids to move and learn. It gets in the way of their coordination, balance, and brain development. AADCd affects a small number of people but can cause big problems. Think of it as a roadblock on the pa
Have you ever wondered how people find meaning in challenging times? For many Black Americans, religion and spirituality play a huge role in shaping their lives, especially for those facing opioid misuse. This isn't just about faith; it's about believing in what you can control and what you can't.
For over fifty years, Monkey Pox (mpox) has been a recurring health issue in West and Central Africa. It's a disease that spreads from animals to humans, known as a zoonotic disease. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been one of the hardest hit by this. To fight this disease, it's cruci
In a fascinating study, researchers dug deep into the world of gut health. What they found was that the gut microbiome--that's the tiny world of bacteria living in your digestive system--changing. This change was particularly noticeable in those folks who are overweight or obese. This was true fo
There's a big problem that often happens when drones take pictures of water. The sun's reflection, called sun glint, can make it hard to see what's really going on in the water. This is especially true near the coast, where the water is often murky. Old ways of fixing this problem, using near-infrar
Solar energy is booming in coastal areas. As these large PV modules pop up, we need to know how they mess with the environment. The coastal mudflats are a hotspot for these solar projects. These mudflat intertidal zones are the landing pads of birds and wildlife. First, picture a large area of the
The COVID-19 pandemic has been pretty tough on everyone. Now imagine how it has affected people with loved ones in long-term care (LTC), especially those living with dementia. When a loved one moves to LTC, caregivers suddenly have many responsibilities pulled away from them. This creates a new set
Check updates that surfaced on social media with Trump's freeze of foreign aid playing a backdrop. Why Jeffrey Epstein and words connected to USAID got tossed around. He posted with excitement. They think Already familiar X account "_Bitch shared" "Jeffrey Epstein was on the USAID payro
In the early morning hours on Friday, the unexpected happened in Sao Paulo. A plane took off from a nearby private airport. It was supposed to be a routine flight to Porto Alegre, but tragedy struck. The small aircraft plummeted to the ground shortly after takeoff. The crash site was in a bustli
There is a growing concern these days about how groups are defined by some key factors. Years ago, this concern was mainly associated with select groups in the Southern U. S. but today, many people point fingers at the progressive left. One alternative view is that the voting base of the
