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The Impact of Low Energy Intake on Male Athletes' Performance

November 16, 2024

Ever wondered how low energy intake affects male athletes? A recent study dived into this topic, focusing on how not having enough energy impacts various performance outcomes. The researchers also looked into whether there's a direct relationship between the level of energy intake and performance, a

science

Exploring Human Navigation Without Vision

November 16, 2024

Have you ever walked a familiar path with your eyes closed? It turns out, humans have a fascinating ability to travel from one place to another without seeing or actively thinking about their journey. This skill is called human odometry. Researchers recently reviewed 23 key studies on this topic. Th

finance

Green Finance and Investment: China’s Game Changer

November 16, 2024

Ever thought about how policy changes can shape business decisions? Take China’s green finance reforms, for instance. Back in 2017, China launched special zones called green finance reform and innovation pilot zones. These zones aimed to encourage companies to invest efficiently and sustainably. The

health

Bridging Gaps in AI: A Framework for Fair Oral Health Care

November 16, 2024

Did you know that artificial intelligence (AI) might not be helping everyone equally when it comes to health and oral care? Recent findings show that there are big gaps in how AI considers fairness, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), from start to finish. We're talking about collecting data, defining p

health

Oral Cancer Research: Uncovering Trends Through Bibliometrics

November 15, 2024

Ever wondered how researchers keep up with the complex world of oral cancer? This disease requires the expertise of many fields, like oncology, dentistry, and molecular biology. That's where bibliometrics comes in, helping scientists navigate the sea of academic papers on the topic. Let's dive into

health

Health Insurance Renewal: Millions May Lose Coverage

November 15, 2024

Imagine you're one of the millions of Americans who rely on health insurance subsidies from the Affordable Care Act (ACA). These subsidies, which help lower the cost of premiums, are set to expire at the end of 2025. If Congress doesn't renew them, you might be in trouble. The Congressional Budget O

health

Recovery from Brain Injuries Due to Violence: What We Know

November 15, 2024

Violence-related traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are on the rise, yet there's a shortage of reviews that delve into their rehabilitation. This review aims to uncover how accessible and utilized rehabilitation services are for people who've suffered TBIs from interpersonal violence. The uniqueness of

health

Exploring Frailty and Metabolic Syndrome: A Connection in Older Adults

November 14, 2024

Frailty and metabolic syndrome (MetS) are significant health concerns for older adults, impacting their ability to age healthily. It is known that physical frailty can be linked to MetS, with low-grade inflammation as a possible cause. However, what remains unclear is how MetS connects to frailty as

health

Food Choices and Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Genetic Perspective

November 14, 2024

Eating habits play a big role in how rheumatoid arthritis (RA) starts and progresses. Many studies have looked at food and RA, but they often use methods that make it hard to prove cause and effect. Plus, different foods in the same category can have different effects on RA. Some common foods and dr

education

Non-Digital Learning Games in Medical Education: A Fresh Look

November 14, 2024

Ever heard of games that teach? Serious games are getting popular in medical schools. But we're not talking about video games. Analog serious games are the old-school, hands-on kind. This review checks out what's been said about these games in books and studies. It also points out what's missing and