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How Well Do Yellow River Basin Residents See Nature's Benefits?

January 17, 2025

Imagine you're living along the Yellow River in China. How much do you think the river and its surroundings help your daily life? This study explored how well the river basin's ecosystem services match what locals think. Ecosystem services, or ESs, are the goodies nature provides, like clean water,

celebrities

Meghan Markle's Upcoming Show: Delayed Due to Fires, Causing a Stir

January 15, 2025

Meghan Markle's new Netflix series, With Love, Meghan, was supposed to hit screens this January. But, due to the wildfires in Southern California, the Duchess of Sussex pushed back the release date. Some people think she's finally showing some smarts and concern. Others still aren't convinced. Royal

health

Back Pain's Mental Block: Why Scared Movement Hurts More

January 14, 2025

Low back pain is more than just a physical ache; it's a mental struggle too. Imagine you've got a nagging backache that just won't go away. You might start to think it's really serious. Scientists found that when people believe their pain is super bad (a habit psychologists call "catastrophizing"),

health

Oxytocin: The Hormone That Unites Us All

January 14, 2025

Did you know oxytocin is not just a hormone for females? It's been around since the dawn of mammals and impacts our bodies in many ways. A collection of articles named "Comprehensive Psychoneuroendocrinology" shares 15 stories about this amazing hormone. Each author tells their personal journey into

health

What Role Does Civil Society Play in Shaping Health Policies?

January 14, 2025

Imagine you're in a big meeting room, and everyone is discussing how to improve healthcare. Now, think about who's in that room. Sure, there are doctors, politicians, and experts, but what about people who aren't there officially? These are the folks from civil society—like local groups, non-profits

health

Recovering from Pelvic Injuries: Pain, Meds, and Getting Active

January 12, 2025

Let's talk about what happens after a lateral compression pelvic injury. We're not just talking about the initial pain; we're diving into how people recover over a two-year span. This journey is all about three big things: feeling better, using less pain medicine, and getting back to moving around w

health

Are Wheelchair Services Up to Snuff? Stakeholders Weigh In

January 12, 2025

Think of the wheelchair service delivery process (SDP) as a giant machine with lots of moving parts. With so many pieces, it's easy for things to go wrong. Stakeholders in the United States were asked about how well this machine is working. The results? Not so great. A survey showed that most people

environment

Unraveling River Talk: What Communities Say About Floods and River Management

January 12, 2025

River floods are happening more often and with more force. This means that the people in charge of rivers need to think about new ways to work with communities to plan how to deal with floods. Talking and sharing information between these groups can be tricky. If communities feel left out, mistrust

technology

Autonomous Cars: How Labels Shape Our Trust

January 10, 2025

Ever wondered how a simple label can change our perspective on artificial intelligence (AI) in cars? A recent online study put this question to the test. The researchers showed 478 people different guidelines about AI, either calling it "trustworthy" or "reliable. " Then, participants read three sho

crime

Crime Drop vs. News Attention: What's the Truth?

January 9, 2025

Believe it or not, even though cities like Chicago have seen a 7% drop in homicides and shootings, many folks still think crime is increasing. This isn't just happening in Chicago; places like Oakland, New Orleans, and Philadelphia are noticing similar trends. So why don't we feel safer? Some expert