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Hans India
11 hours ago
- Health
- Hans India
Airborne fungal spores may help predict Covid, flu surge: Study
New Delhi: Monitoring fungal spores in the outdoor air can predict surges in flu and Covid-19 infections, according to a study. Researchers from Lynn University in Florida, US, discovered that airborne concentrations of fungal spores -- but not pollen -- were strongly linked to increases in flu and Covid-19 cases. When airborne concentrations of fungal spores rose, the scientists often saw a jump in infections within a few days. The study models were able to predict flu and Covid-19 surges with high accuracy, particularly in the fall season. However, pollen didn't show the same connection or prediction. 'The findings from our study suggest that monitoring airborne fungal spore levels could help predict short-term outbreaks (spikes) of flu and Covid-19, giving public health systems an early warning signal,' said Felix E. Rivera-Mariani, Associate Professor of Biochemistry at Lynn. 'Our findings also highlight the potential role of environmental factors -- not just person-to-person spread -- in contributing to the incidence of respiratory viral infections. That could open new doors for targeted public health alerts, especially in areas with high outdoor airborne fungi," Rivera-Mariani added. In the study, the team examined daily data from 2022 to 2024, in two major health regions in Puerto Rico—San Juan and Caguas. The data included the daily incidence of people diagnosed with Covid-19 and flu, and the concentrations of airborne fungal spores and pollen recorded on the same days. The scientists then implemented statistical and machine learning models to see if high levels of these environmental exposures could predict spikes in flu and Covid-19 cases within the same week or the following week (called lag-effect). 'The findings may help inform environmental risk alerts, particularly for vulnerable populations like the elderly or those with asthma and allergic rhinitis,' Rivera-Mariani said. The study was presented at ASM Microbe 2025 in Los Angeles, the annual meeting of the American Society for Microbiology.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Who Is Gina Adams? Ex-basketball star joins WWE NIL program with big dreams in the ring
Image via Instagram/ Former college basketball standout Gina Adams is making headlines once again, but this time it's not for dropping buckets—it's for body slams. The Lynn University baller from Westlake, Ohio, is now stepping into an entirely new arena after signing with WWE 's Next In Line (NIL) program, joining an elite group of collegiate athletes transitioning into the world of professional wrestling. Adams, a 5'11' guard/forward, was known for her athleticism, confidence, and on-court leadership during her time at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and later at Lynn University in Florida. With nearly 500 career points in 58 games, including standout performances like a 22-point explosion against Gannon and a double-double against Seton Hill, she proved to be a reliable two-way player. While injuries sidelined her during the 2023-24 season, Adams remained a key figure in her team and never lost her competitive edge. High school hero with a championship mentality Before her college career, she was a star at the high school level, scoring over 1,000 career points and earning the 2020 Southwestern Conference MVP title. She was a three-time First Team All-Conference selection and capped off her school career with an appearance in the Ohio High School Basketball Coaches All-Star Game. Now, Adams is trading in sneakers for wrestling boots. Her transition to WWE comes through the company's NIL program, which identifies and grooms collegiate athletes for potential careers in sports entertainment. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Augen- und Mundfalten: Testsieger aus der Schweiz wirkt besser als Botox Apotheken Gesundheit Weiterlesen Undo The same program has previously produced successful wrestlers like NXT Champion Oba Femi. Part of a star-studded NIL class Adams joins 11 other athletes in WWE's latest NIL class, a group that includes sons of wrestling legends like Scott Steiner, Mark Henry, and Titus O'Neil. But despite not having wrestling lineage, Adams is already turning heads. She brings not only a solid sporting background but also the charisma and presence WWE looks for in its next generation of stars. On Instagram, Adams expressed her excitement, joking, 'Can't wait for my first RKO 😛,' hinting at her eagerness to jump into the theatrics of wrestling. Friends and followers flooded her comments with support, mixing encouragement with playful disbelief. Whether she's pulling off alley-oops or preparing for suplexes, Gina Adams is proving she's not afraid to embrace the spotlight in a whole new way. With WWE's eyes on her and fans ready to cheer her evolution, Adams might soon be known not just as a basketball phenom, but as the next big thing in the WWE universe. Also Read: King of the Ring heats up as Randy Orton books semifinal spot
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Utahns among those paying the most in housing costs, study says
SALT LAKE CITY () — It likely comes as no surprise to Utah homeowners that they could be among those paying the highest amount of their income on housing in the nation. But it's a different story for renters. According to a WalletHub study released on Wednesday, Utah ranks tenth in the nation for the highest cost of housing as a share of median monthly household income. On average, Utahns pay more than 30% of the median income on mortgage and utility payments. Source: WalletHub The report says homeowner's housing costs average $2,424 a month, with the mortgage payments ranking sixth highest in the nation and the home energy costs low at 39th. 'Homeowners and home buyers have faced whiplash over the past few years, with housing prices soaring and interest rates fluctuating from historic lows back up to the highest rates in more than a decade,' WalletHub Analyst Chip Lupo said. However, there's a twist. When it comes to renting, Utah ranks 44th in the nation, only spending approximately 22.7% of the median household income on rent. Andrew Burnstine, an associate professor at Lynn University, shared in the study that 'housing often eats up the biggest slice of our budgets,' with nearly half of renters in the U.S. spending more than 30% of their income on housing. READ NEXT: Utah has nation's highest median household income when adjusted for cost of living, new report says While Utah falls below that number, Burnstine provided a few recommendations for renters, including negotiating rent during the off-season, looking into less central locations, and sharing your space with a roommate. He also suggested reviewing lease agreements to 'avoid unexpected fees.' 'The current social and economic environment is significantly impacting monthly housing bill spending. High inflation has driven up the costs of everything from groceries to utilities, leaving less disposable income for housing,' he said. 'This means that a larger portion of household budgets is now dedicated to simply keeping a roof overhead.' This study comes after a recent local publication by the University of Utah's that says Utah has the highest median household income in the country when adjusted for cost of living. The study said that Utah's cost of living is actually lower than the national average regardless of the state's housing costs sitting above the average. Researchers said this is because the average homeowner in Utah bought their houses before today's high housing prices, and therefore face a different reality than new buyers and renters. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
