Dementia is a big problem for many people around the world. Scientists and doctors are looking for new ways to help. They are not just using medicine. They are also looking at old ways of healing from places like China. These old ways, called Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), have some interesting
Money moves are happening. They are not loud or flashy. But they are important. They show a big change in how the world handles money. This change is linked to Asia's growing power. China is a big part of this shift. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is now in Shanghai. This is a big deal. It d
Let's talk about the Tang Dynasty in China. It was a big deal, but things got rough. The weather was a major player in their downfall. Imagine floods and droughts happening over and over again. Not good for farming, right? People back then relied on crops like millet, wheat, and rice. But when the w
A recent study has stirred up a debate about saturated fats and their impact on heart health. The research, published in a medical journal, looked at 17 clinical trials involving over 66, 000 people. It found that cutting down on saturated fats can reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes, but o
Our blood vessels have a special lining called the endothelium. Doctors can check how well this lining works by using a trick called flow-mediated dilation (FMD). When blood flow increases, it pushes against the vessel walls, and a healthy endothelium responds by widening the vessel. This widening i
Diego Pavia, the quarterback from Vanderbilt, found himself in hot water after his reaction to not winning the Heisman Trophy. He finished second to Indiana's Fernando Mendoza, who secured the award with a significant lead in first-place votes. Pavia's initial response was far from graceful. He shar
Tanning beds are not just a way to get a quick tan. They can cause serious harm to your skin. Recent research shows that using these machines can lead to widespread DNA damage. This damage can increase the risk of developing melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, by three times. The study loo
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is in a tough spot. Congress can't agree on extending subsidies, and people are feeling the pinch. With open enrollment in full swing, many are worried about higher costs. A recent poll shows that half of the people who use the ACA say a $1, 000 increase in their health
Sesame seeds, those tiny powerhouses in your kitchen, might soon get a health makeover. Scientists have been experimenting with a clever idea: mixing proanthocyanidins (PA) from Chinese quince into roasted black sesame seeds. They tested different amounts, from 20 mg to 60 mg per 100 g, at various s
Plastic pollution is a growing problem. Right now, a garbage truck's worth of plastic is dumped into the environment every second. That's a lot of waste. And it's only going to get worse. By 2040, plastic production is expected to increase by more than 50 percent. But waste management won't keep up.
