Broadcast Reporting

America couldn’t take their eyes off of women’s college basketball. The 2024 Women’s NCAA Championship Game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and South Carolina Gamecocks on April 7 was the most watched women’s basketball title game in history according to Data released by Nielsen on April 9. Nearly 19 million viewers tuned in to the matchup, with its peak audience reaching over 24 million viewers during the games final minutes. The game was won by the South Carolina Gamecocks 87-75, to…

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Since 2012, the national average in the United States has seen a decline in robbery rates. With most states showing a decline, other states have seen robbery rates rise over the past decade, what is the reason for this? Ohio police Sargent Paul Robinson said law enforcement in Ohio has seen more support from both the government and the communities they serve. “Ohio collectively spends around $500 per capita in police enforcement and corrections,” Robinson said. “While this number is…

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Presidential primary season is underway and has narrowed the running race for both parties, mirroring a 2020 rematch between former President Donald Trump and current President Joe Biden. The 2020 Presidential election was tumultuous with some Republicans claiming election fraud and challenging states’ election results. Since then those challenges have been dismissed by courts and tampering efforts have been made public. These findings support the notion that trying to swing an election is nearly impossible and ends with prosecution. Mike…

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Alzheimer’s disease affects around 5.5 million people in the U.S. and an estimated 55 million worldwide. What if we had the technology to stop it before it steals precious memories? Alzheimer’s is a progressive type of dementia that destroys memories and thinking skills. While incurable, early detection is crucial for managing symptoms like forgetfulness, confusion, difficulty with planning and problem-solving, and personality changes.  According to the Alzheimer Society, AD messes with the brain by making two protein substances called amyloid…

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Mental health in the aviation industry is a difficult topic. Those who are pilots or air traffic controllers need to be approved by the Federal Aviation Association. This stamp of approval is often referred to as their “medical”. A medical license allows aviation workers to fly and control planes. However, the requirements to receive a medical are strict. A diagnosis of ADHD, depression or anxiety can prevent someone from receiving their medical. In a study conducted by Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University,…

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A recent study published in 2024 found that more American adults are more likely to use complementary health approaches. This study analyzed data used from surveys done in 2002, 2012, and 2022. talks about the increase in popularity of health approaches such as acupuncture, yoga, and meditation. These complementary health approaches or CHAs are called complementary because they are used to help supplement or add on to the usual doctor’s visit and western medicine care, an added layer of health…

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Researchers took a look at the current hurricane wind scale to see if past events have aggressively surpassed the category 5 scale. They determined that there could be potential for a category 6 hurricane scale to develop in the future. While this decision is nowhere near a complete action, it makes scientists and climatologists aware of the dangers coming in the future.

Substance abuse sufferers may have a promising new lead when it comes to possible treatments.  A new study conducted by researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) suggests that the brain’s salience network could be a possible target for future treatment in individuals with substance abuse disorder.  The study was led by researchers who work for the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), both of which operate within the…

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A recent study done by researchers at the National Institutes of Health found rapid changes in immune system responses caused by vegan and ketogenic diets.  Verena Link, a postdoctoral researcher and author of the study, said little research has been done in the past that correlates diet changes and the immune system.  “It’s pretty well known that diet is an important contributor to overall health, but how diet and defined diet changes affect the immune system is still largely unknown,”…

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