Telehealth has the potential to fix health care access problems and make care better in places with limited resources worldwide. But in Africa, it's not widely used. One reason is that we don't know enough about the best ways to make it work there. Researchers in central Uganda decided to find out w
Nicholas Carr, a renowned tech critic, has been warning about the downsides of technology for years. In his latest book, "Superbloom: How Technologies of Connection Tear Us Apart, " he dives into the paradox of communication. While we once believed more communication would bring us closer, Carr argu
In a chat with Maria Bartiromo on Fox News’ Sunday Morning Futures, new CIA Director John Ratcliffe outlined his plans for the agency. He shared that the CIA, world's top foreign intelligence service, should stay neutral and not favor specific political candidates. Ratcliffe believes this will help
In the Jordan Valley, where water, energy, food, and ecosystems (WEFE) intersect, there's a unique challenge: how to develop sustainably while dealing with shared resources and a history of conflict. The key to solving this puzzle lies in involving everyone - farmers, politicians, communities - in t
Machine learning is stepping up to help predict COVID-19 cases, especially in regions where data can be a bit iffy. You see, the COVID-19 pandemic hit hard in 2019, causing a lot of sickness and even death. One big problem was getting accurate numbers on how many people were actually sick, especiall
Barley, a key crop for animal feed, beer, and food, faces a big challenge: waterlogging. This stress can really slow down seed germination and hurt seedling growth. Scientists wanted to figure out how barley handles this. They studied two types of barley seeds under water stress: one tough (LLZDM) a
Ever wondered how effective different methods are in spreading awareness about ADHD? There are many ways to educate caregivers, teachers, and clinicians, like training sessions, educational workshops, and behavior management strategies. Researchers recently combed through a bunch of studies to figur
Have you ever heard about how a simple ultrasound test could help doctors predict if someone might face cognitive problems after a stroke? It turns out that transcranial Doppler ultrasound (TCD) might just be the tool for the job! This test is used to look at how blood flows in the brain. It checks
Scientists are digging into how certain proteins, MMP-9 and TIMP-1, can help detect lung issues caused by COVID-19. These proteins could be key markers for spotting problems in the lungs. Researchers are exploring if measuring these proteins can reveal hidden lung damage and functional issues in COV
Aging happens in different ways, both physically and mentally. But how these two types of aging affect our lifespan isn't well-studied. So, a recent study looked into this. They checked if signs like hearing loss, tooth loss, falls, and how old people feel they are might predict early death. Over 3
