Sleep apnea, a condition where breathing stops for short periods during sleep, has been linked to cancer. However, the connection is not clear-cut. Some studies suggest a link, while others do not. This is because most studies have been small or not based on the general population. So, a large popul
Functional health was once a beacon of hope. It promised to help people live healthier lives by focusing on the root causes of illness. But today, it's often seen as a luxury for the rich. This shift has left many people feeling confused and frustrated. The idea of functional health started in the
Colorado has a problem with its fish. The Colorado Department of Health and Environment has put out a warning. It is about rainbow trout from Runyon Lake. These fish have high levels of a chemical called perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS). This chemical is a type of PFAS. PFAS are harmful to humans. T
Plastic waste is a huge problem for our oceans and the birds that call them home. One young person from Holmdel is taking action to change this. Emma Lynn is a 16-year-old student who has always been passionate about nature. She grew up exploring the outdoors and helping to keep it clean. She notice
Zanthoxylum bungeanum, often called Sichuan pepper, is a plant with a lot of economic and medical value. It grows in many different places, so it faces a lot of environmental challenges. One way it handles these challenges is through something called bZIP transcription factors. These factors are lik
A new visa option is on the horizon for those looking to move to the United States. This new "gold card" will replace the existing EB-5 program, which offers green cards to investors. The catch? It will cost a hefty 5 million dollars. This move is part of a broader trend of making immigration more e
Scientists have been working on a new way to spot tiny bits of genetic material linked to liver cancer. They used a special kind of tiny particle called silver-doped cadmium telluride quantum dots. These dots give off a strong light signal when electricity is applied. This light signal is much st
The Minnesota Timberwolves had a rollercoaster season in 2024-25. They faced numerous challenges, including a major trade before training camp and a string of injuries, but they managed to make it to the playoffs for the fourth year in a row. This was a significant achievement, considering they had
Two major airlines have joined forces to shake up the skies over New York. United Airlines is making a comeback to John F. Kennedy International Airport. This time, it's teaming up with JetBlue Airways. The new alliance, dubbed "Blue Sky, " is all about giving passengers more options and perks.
Air pollution is a big deal. It's not just about smoggy skies and bad smells. It's about how it messes with our health, especially our kidneys. This is what a large study in China found out. They tracked over 5, 000 people to see how air pollution affects kidney function over time. They looked at fi
