The last day of the CREFC January Conference 2026 wrapped up with three engaging discussions. The first talk was about troubled office buildings. Experts discussed how some offices are struggling while others are doing okay. It all depends on where they are and how good they are. Next up, the conve
Researchers wanted to see how radioactive iodine affects rats. They gave them a dose of I-131 and looked at what happened inside their bodies. The focus was on the stomach and intestines, as these are the first places the iodine hits after being swallowed. The team found that the iodine caused stre
The holiday season can be a fun time, but it can also be stressful and tiring. Dr. Young from MUSC Health has some easy tips to help everyone stay healthy and happy. First, try to spend some time outside every day. Even 30 to 60 minutes can make a big difference. This can be a walk, playing outside
Women and men both feel stress, but a recent study shows that women can gain more from exercise to reduce stress. The study looked at almost 17, 000 adults in the U. S. and found that women who exercised for 30 minutes at least six days a week felt much less stress than those who didn't exercise. F
Organophosphorus (OP) compounds like paraoxon (POX) can cause serious brain damage and memory problems. Current treatments help with immediate symptoms but don't tackle the long-term brain damage. Researchers tested a special antioxidant called N-acetylcysteine-amide (AD4) on mice to see if it could
Cats, whether they roam outdoors or stay indoors, seem to handle stress pretty well. A recent study looked at stress levels in 34 domestic cats by checking cortisol levels in their hair. Cortisol is a hormone that shows up when an animal is stressed. The study wanted to see if where a cat lives and
China's climate is changing. It's getting hotter. This is a big deal for workers. Heat stress is a real problem. It's making people less productive. It's also costing money. Researchers looked at this issue. They used fancy climate models. They also used a special temperature measure. It's called W
Cities are getting hotter, and plants are supposed to help. But it's not that simple. In some places, plants can make things worse. This is a big deal because more than half the world's people live in cities. And cities are getting hotter because of something called the urban heat island effect. Sc
Raising a child with a heart rhythm problem can be tough. It can throw a wrench in everyday life, making it hard for parents to stick to their plans. This isn't just about the heart; it's about how it affects the whole family. A recent study took a closer look at what life is like for these parents
Rubber trees, the main source of natural rubber, face tough times when water is scarce. Scientists decided to see how these trees handle drought. They looked at how the trees react physically and how their genes behave under different water conditions. First, they compared trees that got plenty of
