Teachers play a big role in helping nurses who come from other countries. These nurses often need extra training to work in their new home. But what is it like for the teachers? Not many people talk about this. In Sweden, two universities run special programs for these nurses. The goal is to make s
Depression is often seen as a silent partner in the worsening of Alzheimer's disease. It's like a hidden force that makes things worse, but how it does this has been a bit of a mystery. Scientists have known that tiny brain helpers called microglia play a big role in both depression and dementia. Bu
Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is a skin condition that mostly shows up in older people. It's often seen together with other health issues like heart problems and autoimmune diseases. But here's something interesting: scientists are now looking into how a process called ferroptosis might play a role in BP.
Military service members often face unique challenges. They are more likely to get hurt or develop serious health issues because of their jobs. These injuries can be physical or mental. Both types can greatly affect their careers. The Army created a program in 2007 to help injured soldiers. It's ca
Biohydrogen (Bio-H₂) is a clean energy source, but making it pure is tricky. Tiny organisms called hydrogenotrophic methanogens can mess it up. Scientists have tried different ways to stop these organisms, but often, these methods hurt the good bacteria that make hydrogen. Now, researchers have foun
Life on the streets is tough, and staying healthy is an uphill battle for many. People without homes face a lot of health problems. A new program called PHOENIx is trying to change that. It connects pharmacists with groups that help the homeless. The idea is simple. Pharmacists who can prescribe me
Nike's stock price surged after the company shared its fiscal fourth-quarter results. The sportswear leader saw a 12% drop in revenue compared to last year, but it still managed to exceed what analysts had predicted. The company's profit also took a hit, falling to $211 million from $1. 5 billion th
NASA's big Moon rocket, the SLS, might not have a long future. The current U. S. administration wants to stop using it after just three trips, while some lawmakers want to extend it to five. But realistically, it's unlikely to fly more than that, and if it does, it won't happen before 2040. The SLS
Iran's nuclear program has taken some serious hits recently. American and Israeli forces have been targeting key sites, but how much damage was actually done? Opinions vary. Fordo, a major enrichment site, is buried deep inside a mountain. It's got thousands of centrifuges working on uranium. The U
Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old state lawmaker, has made waves in New York City politics. Born in Uganda to Indian parents, he moved to New York City at a young age. His mother is the acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair, and his father is a professor at Columbia University. Mamdani's journey to politics is
