Nurses are the backbone of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), the biggest employer of nurses in the U. S. With over 120, 000 nurses caring for more than 9 million veterans, their role is huge. But there's a catch: not enough research has been done to make nursing care even better within the V
The Ganoderma mushroom, a staple in Asian medicine, has been the focus of recent scientific exploration. Researchers have identified five new compounds, along with 42 known ones, within the fruiting bodies of Ganoderma lingzhi. These compounds, known as lanostane triterpenoids, have shown potential
Heart attacks are serious, and spotting them early is crucial. Scientists have been working on new ways to see heart damage using special tiny particles and advanced imaging. These particles, called nanoparticles, are not new. But the way they are used here is different. The usual method involves u
A recent development has shaken the foundation of a widely accepted study that declared Roundup safe for human use. The journal that published the study has officially withdrawn it after discovering that Monsanto, the company behind Roundup, secretly wrote the paper and paid scientists to put their
Many celebrities have shared their experiences with weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Mounjaro, and others. Some have found success and feel better, while others have faced challenges or have mixed feelings about the trend. Kate Winslet expressed concern about the pressure to look a certain way and t
Ever thought about why some people brush off online hate while others take it hard? Well, it turns out that what happened in your early years might have a lot to do with it. A big study involving 14, 000 adults uncovered that those who had rough childhoods might find it tougher to deal with online b
Carina Hong, a 24-year-old Stanford graduate, has managed to attract some of the brightest AI researchers from major tech companies to her startup, Axiom Math. This company is on a mission to build an AI mathematician, aiming to solve complex math problems that have puzzled experts for years. In Sep
Ovarian cancer is a serious health issue. It affects many women, especially those who are older. A recent study took a close look at this problem. It focused on women aged 65 and above. The goal was to understand how this cancer behaves in older women. Also, it looked at how they are treated and wha
Urinary stone disease (USD) is a big problem in Mexico, but not many people know about it. It affects a lot of people, but we don't have enough information to understand it fully. This makes it hard to plan for public health and prevention. A recent study looked at two things: a big health survey f
In the quiet eucalyptus groves of Santa Cruz, a unique project is underway. Citizen scientists are using smartphones to track monarch butterflies. This is thanks to tiny Bluetooth tags called Blu+. These tags help researchers understand the migration patterns of these beautiful insects. The western
