Around the world, experts are coming together to share their thoughts on using recombinant hormones, like recombinant human luteinizing hormone (r-hLH) and recombinant human follicle-stimulating hormone (r-hFSH), to help with fertility treatments. A recent meeting in Dubai focused on three big quest
The focus is on how midwives and nurse-midwives perceive their professional identity and how this can be reflected in the public eye. The research aims to measure and explore this identity as well as the best ways to represent the midwifery profession to the public. Understanding what midwives think
Early Thursday morning, stock futures took a dip, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average futures dropping by over 150 points. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures also saw declines of 0. 3% each. This comes after the markets were closed for Christmas Day and followed a week of gains. The S&P 500 had ri
In Burr Ridge, Illinois, the local school district is grappling with a high rate of teacher absenteeism. The problem isn't new, as this year, 38% of teachers missed at least 10 days. Why? Health issues are a major reason, says the superintendent. Other districts like Gower (33%) and Pleasantdale (25
A big search is happening right now in Mississippi. A prisoner named Drew Johnson, who is 33 years old, escaped from the South Mississippi Correctional Institution in Leakesville on Tuesday afternoon. Johnson was sent to jail for life because he was found guilty of murder in Rankin County. This happ
You know, the old saying "breakfast is the most important meal of the day" usually focuses on physical health. But did you know breakfast can also impact mental health? A study found a surprising connection between breakfast consumption and suicidal thoughts and actions. Yep, you heard it right! It
Wetlands and deltas are crucial for our planet, especially as sea levels rise. One way they cope is by trapping tiny bits of mud, called suspended solids, to build up their surfaces. Scientists often use special cameras on planes to map these solids. However, the recipes they use to make sense of th
Plant diseases can be a real problem for farmers. Traditional chemicals often don't work well and can harm the environment. Scientists have been looking for better ways to protect plants. One interesting solution is using tiny light-absorbing structures called photosensitizers. These little helpers
President Joe Biden decided to commute the death sentences of 37 murderers to life imprisonment. While some news outlets focused on the potential spread of coronavirus during the Trump administration’s executions, they often missed out on the gruesome details of the crimes committed by these individ
Aging is a natural process, but it affects different creatures in unique ways. Scientists wanted to understand how the environment impacts the breeding patterns of wild blue tits as they get older. They created a special measurement called "relative environmental age" to see how past conditions infl
