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What Older Adults Really Want in Robot Helpers

January 6, 2025

Imagine having a robot to help around the house. Would you prefer one that manages your home, like a personal assistant? Or one that keeps an eye on your health, like a smart doctor? Older adults recently shared their thoughts on this. Researchers gathered 30 different tasks robots could help with a

health

Obesity and Your Teeth: What's the Connection?

January 6, 2025

Think your weight affects just your body? Think again! A study dove into the mouths of adults with obesity to find out how it impacts their dental health. They checked out 204 patients at a weight management program. The team was curious about where the patients lived, their health problems, and hab

health

Fighting Childhood Obesity: How High-Income Countries Regulate Food Ads

January 6, 2025

In wealthy nations, childhood obesity is a significant concern. To tackle this issue, different countries have implemented various policies to control food marketing. Some are voluntary, meaning companies choose to follow them, while others are mandatory, requiring strict adherence. These policies a

health

How Good Are Nutrition Risk Tools for Overweight and Obese Patients?

January 6, 2025

Ever wondered how well nutrition risk screening tools work for patients who are overweight or obese? It's a question that's been lingering for a while. After all, many of these tools rely heavily on a low Body Mass Index (BMI). But does that make them less reliable for those with higher BMIs? To fin

politics

How Will Trump's Presidency Shape Ukraine's Future in 2025?

January 6, 2025

As 2025 kicks off, Ukraine finds itself in a tough spot, with Russia holding the upper hand and former President Donald Trump returning to the White House. The war, now over 1, 000 days old, has seen Ukrainian manpower dwindle while Russia ramps up attacks on cities. Nearly a fifth of Ukraine's terr

finance

2025: Investors Eye Earnings and Jobs

January 6, 2025

The new year has kicked off, and investors are eager to see how things shape up. With Donald Trump becoming the 47th U. S. President, the financial scene is expected to shift. Both stock and crypto markets might feel the impact. First, let's talk about the markets. The New York Stock Exchange and N

health

Predicting Stem Cell Bone Growth: Metabolomics and AI Team Up

January 6, 2025

Scientists often use stem cells to make artificial bones, but making sure these cells develop properly can be tricky. They've tried using omics technologies, like metabolomics, to check their quality. In a recent study, researchers combined metabolomics with machine learning to see if it could tell

science

How Brain Cell Particles Help Heal Wounds

January 6, 2025

These tiny packages, called extracellular vesicles (EVs), are making waves in medicine. They come from brain cells and are being studied as a treatment option. Scientists want to make sure they can collect lots of these EVs safely and effectively. One method they're looking at is monolith chromatogr

science

The Power of AtbZIP69: Enhancing Wheat's Stress Tolerance

January 6, 2025

Scientists have turned to a tiny gene, AtbZIP69, to create tougher wheat plants. By inserting this gene into a specific wheat variety, they’ve made these plants much better at handling low nitrogen and drought conditions. When faced with stress, these genetically altered wheat plants showed increase

politics

Ukraine's New Kursk Battle: A Fresh Fightback

January 6, 2025

On Sunday, Ukrainian forces made a surprising move, kicking off a new offensive in Russia's Kursk region. The day saw over 179 fierce skirmishes, with Ukraine claiming significant losses for Russian and North Korean troops. Ukrainian tanks and armored vehicles pushed forward, heading toward a few vi