The New York Rangers have been on a slippery slope for a while now. Over the past two weeks, they've had a mixed bag of results, splitting six games. But it's not just the wins and losses; the Rangers have been struggling in one-sided defeats against tough opponents like Florida, Washington, and mos
Diabetes is a global health concern, with over half a billion people affected and 6. 7 million deaths in 2021 alone. The United Nations aims to halt the rise of diabetes cases and cut premature deaths by a third by 2030. However, local beliefs about diabetes can hinder prevention and management effo
Feeling extra sleepy during the day or not eager to do things due to poor sleep habits? Seniors, take note! A new study found that these issues might increase the risk of a condition called motoric cognitive risk syndrome (MCR). This syndrome can lead to dementia later in life. Researchers think tha
Have you ever wondered why some people have a hard time imagining a woman as the leader of their country? Let's take a look at Vice President Kamala Harris' recent campaign. Despite running a solid race, she couldn't break the so-called "VP curse. " Only one sitting vice president in the last centur
In the heart of Santiago de Cuba, a group of researchers decided to try something new. They picked 40 people who were struggling with high blood pressure and invited them to join a unique program. The goal was clear: could some training help them get their blood pressure under control? The program
Scientists recently explored how pressure affects the growth and maturation of tiny egg cells, known as oocytes, when they are developing in a lab setting. They took small follicles, which are like tiny sacs containing oocytes, from baby mice and let them grow in a liquid called Alpha Minimal Essent
Elections always shake things up, and the latest one is no different. The Federal Reserve is planning to lower interest rates again on Thursday. Why? To tackle inflation, which has been bothering many Americans. But here's where it gets tricky. The new President-elect, Donald Trump, has some bold ec
Imagine trying to turn live sports commentaries into news updates. It's a big task, and the data used now is often full of mistakes because computers collect and clean it. Also, there's a gap in knowledge between what's said live and what makes it into the news, which makes the job harder. In a new
Suicide is often seen as a public health problem, but some think this view misses the deeper meaning behind it. Philosophers like Michel Foucault have talked about a thing called ‘biopower’, which is the idea that governments and societies control our bodies and minds. When we talk about suicide as
Imagine a group of 40 people in Cuba, all dealing with high blood pressure. In 2014, they started a special year-long program to understand and control their condition better. This program had three main parts: finding out their blood pressure issues, learning to change their lifestyles, and then ch
