A new report by the Pew Research Center reveals that nearly half of American teens say they're online almost all the time. This is despite worries about how social media and phone use impact their mental health. YouTube remains the favorite platform, with 90% of teens watching videos there daily. Ho
Ovarian cancer is one of the most fatal gynecological cancers worldwide. While medical imaging is used to screen for ovarian cancer, accurately identifying whether a tumor is benign or malignant is still challenging. This is because the images can vary, making it hard to get objective results withou
Our bodies have an in-built timekeeper, called the circadian rhythm, that keeps many functions running smoothly. When this rhythm gets disrupted, it can cause health problems. Modern life, with its long indoor hours and irregular schedules, can throw off this rhythm. Besides personal habits, environ
Ever wondered what time of day a president-elect makes the biggest decisions? For Donald J. Trump, it's often after dark. In the quiet hours of the night, while many are asleep, Trump has been busy hosting dinners, making personnel announcements, and even poking fun at world leaders on social media.
In a surprising move, the United States and China have come together to sign a new science pact. However, this agreement isn't as open as one might think. Both countries have imposed strict limitations on what can be shared and achieved through this collaboration. This isn't your typical handshake d
This week, the world watched as a major political shift occurred in Syria. Rebels took control, forcing the country’s long-time leader, Bashar Assad, to seek refuge in Russia. With the end of President Joe Biden's term approaching, the future of the region remains unclear. In the United States, the
Delirium is a serious issue for patients after surgery, often detected by disorientation. Sadly, tools like the CAM-ICU can't use this clue in intubated patients. But what if we combine parts of CAM-ICU with a simple chat? That's where the CAM-IMC comes in. It checks if patients are aware of their s
The Law & Order: Organized Crime series has a chance to redeem itself by revisiting the relationship between Benson (Mariska Hargitay) and Stabler (Christopher Meloni). These former partners, who once solved complex cases together on Law & Order: SVU, saw their bond grow in the early seasons of Orga
Ever wondered how nurses in Turkish intensive care units and palliative care clinics handle skin issues caused by incontinence? Well, a recent study set out to find just that. Researchers wanted to know what nurses knew about a common problem called incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD). This is
Back in 1994, the DSM-IV introduced "with poor insight" as a specifier for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The DSM-5 took it a step further, allowing clinicians to diagnose OCD "with absent insight/delusional beliefs. " This change has blurred the line between OCD and psychosis. A recent study
