Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, a two-time Olympic gold medalist in the women's 400m hurdles, has a unique perspective on the world of sports. Not only is she a track and field legend, but she's also married to former NFL player Andre Levrone, giving her insights into both track and field and football. I
Are you tethered to your phone, tablet, or computer? Chances are, you spend more time staring at a screen than connecting with people face-to-face. Christine Rosen, author of "The Extinction of Experience, " worries that our widespread use of devices is making us lose out on vital human interactions
When Donald Trump was set to take office, thousands of young people filled the streets of Washington, D. C. , to make their voices heard. JoJo Milton, 26, traveled from Tennessee to join the People’s March. He worried about the future of the planet, LGBTQ+ rights, and women's rights. For him, protec
Ever wondered how your olive oil goes from the tree to your kitchen table? A new study is using blockchain and IoT to make this journey crystal clear. Here's how it works: tiny sensors (IoT) track things like temperature and humidity, which can affect the oil's quality. All this data is stored on so
Breast cancer isn't just a worry for older women anymore. Researchers from Washington University School of Medicine found that younger women, those under 50, are now facing a higher risk than ever before. This increase is especially troubling because it's happening quickly. In fact, between 2000 and
You might think bipolar disorder (BD) and major depressive disorder (MDD) are hard to tell apart because they share similar symptoms. This can lead to mix-ups by doctors, called misdiagnosis. But what if we could use brain scans and smart computers to figure it out? That's what researchers tried in
Imagine growing up in a world where you face racism and discrimination. How does this affect you as a young adult? Scientists wanted to find out. They studied 96 young people, around 20 years old, to see how early experiences of racial/ethnic discrimination can shape habits and affect their health.
The COVID-19 pandemic pushed healthcare into the digital age, but not everyone is equally tech-savvy. While tools like eHeals help measure eHealth literacy, newer tests are popping up. A recent study in Greece validated both the original eHeals and a revised version, eHeals-Extended, to see how they
Did you know that some plants and fungi can team up to clean up heavy metals like cadmium in soil? Recently, scientists discovered that a fungus called Beauveria bassiana FE14 and a type of grass called Miscanthus floridulus can work together to make soil less toxic. Heavy metals in soil are a big p
Picture this: you're in a hospital in Australia, receiving medical and social care. But what about your spiritual needs? A recent study dug into this question. Researchers checked patient files and chatted with staff in mental health units. They discovered that while healthcare workers know spiritua
