Researchers have found a way to make rechargeable zinc-air batteries last longer and work better. They did this by mixing a special catalyst with a smart helper called CeO2. The catalyst, made of iron and cobalt atoms, is good at helping oxygen reactions. But it has problems. It wears out too fast a
Researchers dug into a big health study in China to see if waist size could hint at muscle loss in middle-aged and older adults. They wanted to know if a number called the A Body Shape Index (ABSI) could help predict sarcopenia, which is when people lose a lot of muscle as they age. Most studies on
Researchers wanted to see if a health behavior survey, called the Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile II (HPLP-II), works well for university students in Honduras. This survey is used a lot around the world to check how people take care of their health. But, no one had really tested if it makes sense
Researchers dug into how our daily habits, mental health, and social status might impact spinal issues. They used a fancy method called Mendelian randomization to figure out if these factors cause problems like back pain or herniated discs. First, they looked at lifestyle choices. Things like smoki
Hospitals are trying out virtual nurses to fix their staffing problems. These virtual nurses use video and messaging to check on patients from far away. But a new study shows that this might not be the solution everyone hoped for. Researchers talked to 880 nurses from 10 different states. They foun
Researchers are digging into spit to find clues about gum disease. They want to spot trouble early. Gum disease can be mild or severe. It's a big deal for oral health. The study looked at proteins in saliva. These proteins are part of the TAM pathway. The goal was to see if these proteins could tel
Jude Wellington has a big dream. He wants to bring all DJs together. He thinks music is more than just beats and melodies. It's about people coming together. So, he started ITMP. This is not just a brand. It's a movement. A way to connect DJs all over the world. Wellington's love for music is not n
Researchers have been working hard to find a way to control HIV without daily medication. A recent study involving 10 participants showed some promising results. The participants received experimental treatments designed to boost their immune systems. After stopping their usual HIV medication, six o
Researchers looked into how two different drugs affect eye inflammation in people with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). They focused on brolucizumab and aflibercept, both used to treat this condition. Wet AMD is a serious eye problem that can lead to vision loss. It happens when new, abn
Hospital stays can be tough on kids, but one hidden danger is blood clots. These clots, known as hospital-acquired venous thromboembolism (HA-VTE), can be serious. To figure out how often these clots happen, researchers looked at data from multiple hospitals. The CHAT risk assessment model had alrea
