You've likely heard the saying that breakfast is the most significant meal of the day. But does skipping breakfast really affect kids' weight? A study called the Feel4Diabetes Study dug into this topic for European school-aged children. The findings weren't straightforward. Some kids who ate breakfa
Imagine you're away from your parents, feeling lonely and unsure of yourself. That’s a common situation for many kids whose parents work far away. But what if there was a fun, simple way to help them feel better? Researchers in China thought of something interesting – a dance program! They invited a
Ever wondered how those custom-made teeth aligners are made and if they're safe? A recent study looked into the safety of 3D-printed aligners made from a material called Tera Harz TA-28. These aligners can have different thicknesses, which might affect how long they need to be cured under UV light t
Thirty years ago, the International Journal of Clinical Oncology (IJCO) kicked off its mission to advance the field. This milestone is not just about looking back at the journey but also about setting new goals for the future. IJCO has been a key player in spreading knowledge about cancer treatments
Imagine losing a baby. It's a devastating experience for any parent, but how they cope with this loss can vary greatly based on where they live. A recent study chatted with 47 mothers from the United States and New Zealand who had gone through this heartbreaking event. The results were quite surpris
In the UK, a unique project aimed to boost COVID-19 safety measures among Black and South Asian communities. This study, known as COBHAM, focused on the impact of a short film and an electronic leaflet sent via text messages by local healthcare practices. The goal was to encourage protective behavio
Do you know what hormonal contraception is? Many teens don’t, and that could be a problem. A recent national survey found that how much teens know about hormonal contraception (HC) can affect whether they're willing to use it. The study aimed to see if there's a link between knowledge and willingnes
Imagine you're playing a simple game where you see a row of discs from a certain angle. Now, picture an avatar seeing a different number of discs from another angle. This experiment was designed to see how people with schizophrenia handle this situation compared to healthy individuals. Sixty-five pe
Ever thought insects could be the key to fighting nutrient deficiencies? Researchers in Kenya explored this idea by feeding young children meals with zinc-rich house crickets and tracking how much zinc their bodies absorbed. The kids, aged 2 to 3 years old, participated in a study from September to
Ever wondered how x-rays might affect kidney cancer? Well, scientists found that x-rays can speed up kidney cancer growth. How? By making healthy kidney cells go into a strange phase called "senescence, " where they stay alive but stop growing. These senescent cells start pumping out special signals
