Have you ever wondered why sitting all day at work might not be the best idea? Many offices around the world are trying to find ways to get their workers moving more. One such attempt was the Physical Activity at Work (PAW) program in Thailand. This program aimed to reduce the amount of time office
You might not think much about how lazy you are, but it turns out that inactivity is a big deal. It's linked to all sorts of health problems like heart disease and early death. Even though doctors know that exercise and a good diet can help, they often don't check if their patients are active or not
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has been vocal about his support for British far-right activist Tommy Robinson, who is currently serving an 18-month prison sentence. Musk has taken to X (formerly Twitter) to post and repost content about Robinson, even pinning a "Free Tommy Robinson! " post to the top of
Did you know that people with schizophrenia could be at a higher risk for heart issues? A recent study had some interesting findings. They looked at the heart's left ventricle, which can increase in size, and this is not good news. This issue, called cardiac hypertrophy, can lead to heart failure an
Let's take a look at how doctors and patients interact today and how that's different from the past. Hippocrates, the ancient Greek doctor, is famous for his patient-centered approach. But fast forward to today, and things have changed a lot. Technology has stepped in, changing how we communicate an
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, telehealth suddenly became a big deal. But as it grew quicker than ever before, something strange happened. Not everyone was into it. Some people loved it, and others weren't fans. So, why is that? Let's break it down. When it comes to using telehealth, three things
Cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTLs) are crucial for fighting cancer, but many people with liver cancer (HCC) who have lots of these cells still face early relapse or resistance to treatments. Scientists don't fully understand why this happens. They studied 20 patients with liver cancer and CTLs to figure
Ever heard of bird flu? It's a virus that's been making headlines recently. The virus, called H5N1, has been spreading through poultry and even dairy cows. In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported 66 human cases so far, with most being in California. The viru
Get ready for a year full of exciting crime thrillers! From big-name franchises like Mission: Impossible and John Wick to lesser-known international films, there's something for everyone. One of the most anticipated releases is The Prosecutor, starring Donnie Yen as a prosecutor who risks his career
Ever wondered how the heat outside could influence what happens inside our cities? Well, it turns out that the temperature can have a pretty big impact on violent crime rates. Scientists have been studying this for years, but most of the time, they look at long periods and assume the effects are str
