Loneliness is a serious issue that affects many people. It is not just a feeling of sadness. It can have real effects on a person's health. This is especially true for adults and older adults. A recent study looked into how loneliness affects the health of these groups. It found that loneliness can
The practice of growing the same plant species repeatedly in the same spot can cause problems. This is what happened with Coptis chinensis. In the wild, this plant is tough and rarely gets sick. But when it is grown in the same place over and over, it becomes weak and vulnerable to diseases. One w
Drinking habits have a big impact on sleep and overall well-being. This is why a recent study looked into how different types of drinks affect sleep problems and quality of life. It focused on the Healthy Beverage Index (HBI) and the Healthy Beverage Score (HBS). These scores help measure how goo
Cape Verde, a small island nation, faces a big challenge. It is trying to meet a global health goal. This goal is about reducing the risk of long-term health problems. It also aims to improve the lives of those already dealing with these issues. One key way to achieve this is through health advi
The discovery of human and animal footprints in New Mexico's White Sands National Park has stirred up a lot of questions. These prints, found in layers of clay and silt, have sparked a big debate about when the first people arrived in North America. For a long time, it was believed that the first Am
Multiple myeloma is a type of blood cancer. It is a serious condition that affects plasma cells. Doctors in Germany face a tough job when treating patients whose myeloma has come back or is not responding to treatment. This is known as relapsed and/or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM). They hav
The UFC event in Baku featured a thrilling matchup between Zhelezniakova and Mullins. This fight was a display of strategy and endurance. Zhelezniakova started strong, launching a series of powerful combinations that left Mullins reeling. The Russian fighter was relentless in her assault, but Mul
Two treatments, sotorasib and adagrasib, have received approval in the USA and Europe for tackling advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer. This type of cancer is marked by a specific mutation known as KRAS G12C. Since these treatments have not been directly compared in clinical trials, re
In the final round of spring sports, two teams from Western Wisconsin made their mark at the WIAA Girls Soccer Championships. West Salem and River Falls both had strong showings, but ultimately fell short in their respective semifinals. West Salem competed in the Division 3 state semifinals, while
The world of sports is always looking for ways to keep things fair. One of the newest challenges is gene doping. This is where someone tweaks their genes to get an unfair edge in competitions. It's like cheating, but at a much deeper level. To catch this kind of cheating, scientists have come up wit
