The ability to sense your ankle's position is crucial for balance and movement. This skill, known as ankle joint position sense (JPS), changes as we age. Researchers wanted to understand how this sense changes throughout life. They tested 158 people, from kids to seniors, using two different tasks.
Falls are a major concern for older adults. They can cause serious injuries or even be fatal. Keeping active and strong is key to preventing falls. This is why joining local exercise groups is often recommended. But with technology advancing, digital exercise programs are being explored as an altern
The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions recently made a big move. They voted 13-9 to push forward Lori Chavez-DeRemer's nomination to head the Department of Labor. This former Republican congresswoman from Oregon was chosen by President Trump for the job. During her confirmati
Imagine a world where your smartphone can detect serious diseases like thalassemia. This isn't science fiction. Scientists have created a clever way to use smartphones for health checks. They've developed a system that combines special materials and DNA structures to make detecting diseases easie
The entertainment industry is getting a wake-up call. A recent study revealed that people with health conditions are not well represented in TV and movies. This is a big deal because millions of Americans live with various diseases, and their stories aren't being told accurately. Imagine En
Air pollution is a big deal. It affects our health and the environment. To keep track of it, we need good sensors. But these sensors can be expensive and not everywhere. So, cheaper sensors are used to fill in the gaps. But these cheaper sensors aren't always accurate. That's where AI and machine le
Karen Huger, a well-known figure from a popular reality TV show, has been ordered to spend a year in prison. This decision came after a court appearance in Washington, DC. Huger, now 61, will also face five years of probation following her release. The judge gave her 30 days to appeal and 90 days to
Gestational diabetes, or GDM, is a temporary condition that develops during pregnancy. It usually goes away after the baby is born. However, women who have had GDM are at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life. This is a big deal because type 2 diabetes can lead to serious health
Imagine wearing a shirt that can control your virtual reality game just by moving your arm. Or a helmet that can monitor your safety without any buttons or switches. This is not science fiction anymore. It is all possible with a new kind of technology called overbraided magnetoresistive sensors. Th
Picture this: a tiny, cleverly designed surface that can absorb almost all the light that hits it. This isn't science fiction; it's a real thing called a metasurface. Imagine a surface that has a unique half-ring, half-square split design. This design allows it to absorb light incredibly well, reach
