People often think about aging in different ways. Some see it as a time of wisdom and growth. Others see it as a decline. These thoughts can change how we live. They can even affect our health. This is what stereotype embodiment theory (SET) says. It tells us that our beliefs about aging can impact
Weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric metabolic surgery (BMS), is often used to treat severe obesity. But does it also affect cancer risk? This is a tricky question. Some studies say yes, others say no. The problem is that most studies don't follow people for long enough to see if cancer deve
Pakistan has recently experienced a surge in violent incidents. In Islamabad, a suicide bomber targeted a district court, killing 12 people and injuring 27 others. The explosion happened near a police vehicle, causing chaos in the busy court area. The interior minister suggested that Indian-backed e
The holiday shopping rush can be overwhelming and often leads to stress and impulsive buys. But it doesn't have to be this way. Instead of getting caught up in the chaos, shoppers can make smarter choices that benefit their health and well-being. By focusing on quality over quantity, people can avoi
People all over the world take part in different kinds of communities. Some join groups that are not tied to any religion, like sports teams or book clubs. Others go to religious services. But who joins which kind of group? And does this change from one country to another? A recent study looked at
California Governor Gavin Newsom is making waves at the COP30 summit in Belem, Brazil. He's there to show that California is serious about fighting climate change, even if the U. S. government isn't. Newsom is meeting with leaders from around the world to talk about green technology and climate poli
Mandarin voles, small mammals that live mostly underground, have eyes that are different from their relatives that live above ground. Scientists wanted to see how living in the dark changes their vision. They compared Mandarin voles to Brandt's voles, which live above ground, and regular lab mice.
A judge has given the okay for West Virginia National Guard troops to stay in Washington D. C. This decision came after a legal battle started by a local group. The group argued that the governor didn't have the right to send the troops there. The governor's office said the deployment was legal und
The world is facing a huge bill for climate change. Countries are trying to switch to clean energy and get ready for extreme weather. This costs a lot of money. The topic of who pays for this is getting more heated as the costs and risks grow. Climate finance is money from governments, banks, inves
In a strange turn of events, a photo of a Brazilian woman has become the center of an election fraud controversy in India. The photo, taken in 2017 by photographer Matheus Ferrero, ended up being used in voter records for last year's elections. The woman in the photo, Larissa Nery, is now a hairdres
