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Feb 02 2025ENVIRONMENT

Shaky Days in Paradise

Imagine waking up to a world where the ground beneath you shivers more times than you can count on one hand. But this was the reality on the beautiful island of Santorini, Greece, recently. Residents and tourists on the island experienced a series of 200 earthquakes. These earthqu

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Feb 02 2025HEALTH

Older Adults' Nutrition Crisis: A Global Wake-Up Call

Nutrition problems are still a big deal for older people around the world. Let's talk about four big ones: not enough protein and energy, lack of iodine, not enough vitamin A, and iron deficiency. These issues have been a concern for a long time, from 1990 to 2021. These health problems do not affe

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Feb 02 2025HEALTH

Rest, Readiness and Gender in the Jordanian Military

The Jordanian military is known for its toughness and high standards. When recruits are stressed and pushing their limits, sleep is one thing that often suffers. So achieving and observing the good sleep habits among recruits is vital to maximum performance and training results. One thing m

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Feb 02 2025HEALTH

Balancing Act: How Work, Family, and Exercise Shape Iranian Women's Lives

In Iran, many women face a tough balancing act between their jobs and family duties. This struggle can make life feel overwhelming. But it's not just about juggling tasks, we all know life is more complex. One group of researchers decided to figure out what influences how Iranian women feel about t

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Feb 02 2025ENVIRONMENT

Farm Pets & Dead Mosquito

It's fascinating how something as simple as treating farm animals can have a major impact on the environment. This happens to be true with Ivemectin. Ivermectin is a common drug to treat cattle and anywhere else. But it has more to it than most people know. This is not new since it had been used f

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Feb 02 2025HEALTH

When Big Tears Meet Big Fixes

Imagine a shoulder with a hole in it that's too big to stitch back together in its own way. It is because the rotator cuff tendons are either in poor shape, or have been stretched and damaged. This can cause big problems, like making the arm bone move around in the wrong way. It makes th

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Feb 02 2025POLITICS

Double Standards in Honoring Black History

In 2025, while celebrating Black History Month, the same administration moves to end cultural events like this at the Defense Department. This shows a growing trend against programs aimed at promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Defense Department's decision bars militar

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Feb 02 2025SCIENCE

Sidebar Chat: How Your Esophageal Cancer Chances can be calculated

A game changing trial changed the health outcome progress for a specific type of esophageal cell carcinoma. One of the major cancerous diseases had to be approached differently. A unique system, this test, had been established to work out how long cancer patients have left to live. Do not t

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Feb 02 2025HEALTH

The Brain-Saving Robot

Ever heard of a robot helping doctors save lives? Let's dive into a story about a robot that can help doctors remove blood clots from the brain. A group of patients who had bleeding in the basal ganglia area of the brain were treated with three different methods. The first method was robot-

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Feb 02 2025HEALTH

How Hurricanes Hit Harder on Some Communities

Hurricanes cause a lot of damage. Researchers have started to look past the obvious destruction and focus on why some people suffer more. The problem is that many studies only look at the direct effects without digging into why certain people are more at risk. Between 2000 and 2022, there have bee

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