Imagine living with a condition that makes it hard to breathe. That's the reality for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD. But here’s the thing: how well COPD patients manage their condition can make a big difference in how their lives are affected. COPD can be a tough opponen
The Universal Declaration of Animal Rights (UDAR), created in 1977, is often mistakenly referenced in scientific research. This global document, inspired by human rights, is meant to set standards for how people should treat animals. It was shared widely the following year in 1978 and has been rewor
Imagine waking up in an intensive care unit, heart problems in tow. You're in for a rough ride, right? Well, a study wanted to see if syncing nurse care with our body's natural clock could make a difference. A bunch of patients in the coronary intensive care unit were given care that worked wit
Muslim communities are known to have an unsatisfied demand for family planning, yet many people are uncertain about birth control because they are worried it will conflict with their religious beliefs- their families and emotional well-being on the line. Tanzania is one of those countries. This i
Federal agency directors are about to get a sneak peek at President Trump's budget plans for the upcoming fiscal year. It is expected to be a big change. This is a routine process that happens every year. Congress will eventually take this budget and turn it into a law. This will be Trump's first b
Imagine this - a fossil that could rewrite the story of bird evolution. It all began on a chilly, blustery Antarctic island. In 1993, on the Antarctic Peninsula, scientists found a fossilized skeleton of an aquatic bird. Named Vegavis iaai, this find has sparked a flurry of debate. It is all becau
The adventure to the moon just found a new chapter. A few years ago, Astrobotic, a respected name in the space world, wanted to send a rover to the moon. NASA and Astrobotic were partners on VIPER, the first choice for the Griffin-1 mission. Surprise, surprise! NASA decided not to u
Blue Origin set off to the skies a few days back from their Texas launch site for a 29th run. This trip wasn’t about tourists having a blast in space. It was all about research. In a twist, they spun the capsule enough time to simulate moon gravity. That meant spinning up to 11 times a minu
Linarin might be a game-changer in kidney health. It's the superstar ingredient in Chrysanthemum indicum L. and is known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and kidney-protective powers. Hyperuricemia (HUA) is a condition where uric acid builds up in the body. Over time, this can lead to someth
South Africa has a big problem with high blood pressure, and salt is a key contributor. Salt is hidden in many foods. Reduction of salt in our diet is crucial to fix this problem. The South African government has stepped in with laws to lower the salt content in the food we eat.
