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Ever wondered how different types of volleyball serves affect a player's body movements? A recent study dug deep into this question. Thirteen professional male volleyball players, with an average age of 22 and lots of experience, were observed during two types of serves: straight-line (SL) and diago

Improving Rural Health: A Collaborative Effort to Combat Diabetes and Heart Disease in South Carolina

Did you know that people living in rural areas often face more health challenges than those in cities? These challenges include racial, geographic, and money-related gaps when it comes to chronic diseases. To make a difference, the Chronic Conditions Care Collaborative (4C Collaborative) was started

Helping Teens with CP Walk Better: The Power of Personalized Biofeedback

Ever wondered how teens with cerebral palsy (CP) can improve their walking? Enter biofeedback, a clever tool that uses sounds, sights, or feelings to help them walk better. Not all teens respond the same way, though. Some get better right away, while others take time. Why? Because they need to remem

crime

Digital Harassment: A Threat to Young Immigrants and LGBTQ+ Youth

Immigrant teens and LGBTQ+ individuals in Georgia are on edge due to eerie messages they're receiving. These texts, alarming and unnerving, threaten them with deportation or mysterious "re-education camps. " The recipients, mostly young people, are scared and unsure about who to trust. Local authori

education

Undergraduates' Success: How Parents' Support Boosts Online Learning

Imagine you're in college and taking online classes. It might be challenging, right? But did you know that your parents' support can make a big difference? While there's been lots of talk about how important parent support is for teens in online school, not much attention has been given to college s

Metabolic Syndrome: A Mind-Body Connection

Metabolic syndrome is a growing health issue in the US, but current treatments like lifestyle changes and medication aren't always effective. Interestingly, it often comes with mental health problems. This study looks at how psychological difficulties, specifically "dysregulation, " affect metabolic

Bird Flu Strikes Commercial Farm in England

Can you imagine waking up to find out that your backyard farm has been hit by bird flu? Unfortunately, that's exactly what happened to a commercial farm in St. Ives, Cornwall, England. The U. K. government confirmed that the H5N1 virus was found in their poultry. Sadly, all the affected birds must b

Gaming Troubles: How Bullying at School Affects Chinese Teens

Problematic gaming, where kids spend way too much time gaming, is becoming a big problem for teenagers around the world. Some studies show that kids who are bullied at school might turn to gaming as an escape. This study wanted to know more about how bullying at school might be linked to problematic

weather

Sara: A Storm to Keep an Eye On

November 17, 2024

You might have heard about Tropical Depression Nineteen, but now it's time to meet Tropical Storm Sara. This isn't your average storm; Sara is packing some power in the western Caribbean Sea. As of Thursday's Noon update from the National Hurricane Center, Sara had sustained winds of about 40 mph an