COVID-19 didn't just change how we lived; it also changed how young athletes played sports. A recent study looked at face and head injuries in kids aged 12 to 17 across eight sports. The data spanned from 2014 to 2023, giving a clear picture of how the pandemic affected injury rates. The study foun
Summer tea leaves have always been the underdogs of the tea world. Thick cell walls, low aroma, and a strong bitter taste make them less desirable for high-quality tea production. But what if there was a way to turn these less-than-ideal leaves into something special? Enter steam explosion technolo
Summer McKesson's life took an unexpected turn when she discovered she had seven half-siblings through a DNA test. This revelation led her to uncover a shocking family secret: her biological father was Dr. Charles Peete, a fertility specialist at Duke University who had used his own sperm to impregn
COVID-19 is making a comeback in the U. S. , but it's not as bad as before. As schools reopened and colder months approached, COVID cases and hospitalizations started to climb. However, they are still much lower than in previous years. For the week ending August 9, the COVID hospitalization rate wa
COVID-19 might not be as scary as it once was, but it's still around and causing trouble, especially during the summer. This year, a new subvariant named XFG, also called "Stratus, " is making its way through California, causing a rise in cases. Experts say this isn't surprising because COVID tends
Covid-19 isn't just a respiratory illness; it can also speed up the aging of your blood vessels. This process, known as vascular aging, makes blood vessels stiff and less effective at carrying oxygen. Normally, this happens as we get older, but Covid can fast-track it, even in mild cases. A recent
Summer travel plans for many people were ruined. Why? Because air traffic controllers in France went on strike. This happened at the peak of the travel season. Around 40% of flights were called off. This affected all major airports in Paris. Passengers had to scramble to change their plans. The str
Summer is a great time to fall in love, or so believes the director of the new romantic drama "Materialists. " This film, which hit theaters recently, is already making waves, much like the director's previous work, "Past Lives, " which was a huge success both critically and commercially. The new mo
Summer has finally rolled into Boston. It arrived on time, right at 10:42 last night. Everyone can feel the heat starting to build up. The sun is shining bright and the temperatures are climbing fast. The forecast is clear: it's going to get hot, really hot. The weather pattern is shifting. A l
COVID-19 boosters have been a hot topic. Many people wonder why some folks choose to skip them. Let's dive into the reasons behind this decision. First, let's talk about the basics. Booster shots are extra doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. They help keep your immune system strong against the v
