Did you know that keeping track of your blood pressure at home could be a game-changer for how doctors detect and monitor high blood pressure? It's true! Even though it has some big advantages, this method hasn't been used much in large health surveys yet. Researchers decided to see if people would
Keeping an eye on blood flow in artificial blood vessels is super important for spotting problems early. Scientists have created smart vascular grafts, or SVGs, that use tiny, flexible electronics to watch blood flow constantly. But these grafts face challenges like fitting well with the body and gi
President Joe Biden has recently taken a significant step towards addressing historic injustices in the U. S. criminal justice system. He's commuted the sentences of nearly 2, 500 people convicted of non-violent drug offenses. These individuals were serving disproportionately long sentences compared
Imagine walking down the store aisle, looking for formula for your little one. You spot a can that looks a lot like baby formula, but it says "Stage 3" – a hint that it might be the next best thing for your growing toddler. That's what Abbott Laboratories hopes you'll think. But hold on! These so-ca
Imagine a dark, smoky control room in 1972, filled with vintage equipment. This isn't your usual sports broadcast; it's a hostage crisis at the Munich Olympics. ABC Sports producers are scrambling. They're not news journalists, but they're confronting questions that still haunt today's media: What c
Arab nations are pushing for Israel and the U. S. to let the Palestinian Authority (PA), along with the UN's Palestinian relief agency Unrwa, handle Gaza's recovery after the recent conflict. They fear a political vacuum could cause more problems. Discussions about Gaza's future are set to start soo
Imagine this: a lawyer turned judge, then attorney general, and now, Florida's newest senator. That's the story of Ashley Moody, who's taking over Marco Rubio's seat in the U. S. Senate. Governor Ron DeSantis picked Moody, praising her as a tough prosecutor ready to tackle big issues like immigratio
The recent hostage exchange deal between Israel and Hamas has brought a wave of emotions. On one hand, families are overjoyed to get their loved ones back after months in captivity. But on the other hand, there's a strong sense of anger and disgust. Israel had to negotiate with the same group that c
Fluoride in water has been a hot topic for over a century. It all started when scientists noticed that people in certain areas had fewer tooth problems. They found that these areas had fluoride in the water. Adding a little fluoride to water can prevent tooth decay, but it's not that simple. Some pe
Last summer, something incredible happened near Joe Velaidum's home in Marshfield, Canada. While out for a walk with his dogs, a tiny delay saved him from a close encounter with a meteorite. He had stopped to move a dog leash, which was unusual. Little did he know, a space rock was headed his way. T
