In the United States, a large number of people use cannabis for medical reasons, such as relieving pain, anxiety, and sleep issues. However, a recent review of 15 years of research suggests that the evidence supporting its benefits is often weak or unclear. Additionally, nearly 30% of medical cannab
Ever wondered how babies react to food when they're feeling upset? Scientists wanted to know too. They brought 12-month-old babies into a lab. First, the babies ate lunch until they were full. Then, they had to do something frustrating. While the babies wore special caps to measure brain activity, t
The syringe pump market is booming, growing from $4. 39 billion in 2024 to $4. 58 billion in 2025. Experts predict it will reach $6. 29 billion by 2032. This growth is driven by the need for precise medicine delivery in hospitals and homes. Healthcare is changing. Doctors now rely on syringe pumps
Microplastics are a big problem. They are tiny plastic bits that are hard to see and even harder to find in nature. These little pieces come from bigger plastics that break down over time. They mix with natural stuff and change chemically. This makes them tricky to identify. Scientists have found a
Carl Rinsch, the director behind the film "47 Ronin, " is in hot water. A jury found him guilty of tricking Netflix out of $11 million. He claimed the money was for his sci-fi series "White Horse/Conquest, " but it seems he had other plans. Instead of finishing the project, Rinsch took the cash and
Jason Day, a skilled golfer from Australia, had a big change in his career. This change started when he was just 14 years old. He read a book about Tiger Woods. The book showed Woods' scores and the shots he took to win. This made Day think a lot. He started to practice very early in the morning. He
Researchers dug into how our daily habits, mental health, and social status might impact spinal issues. They used a fancy method called Mendelian randomization to figure out if these factors cause problems like back pain or herniated discs. First, they looked at lifestyle choices. Things like smoki
Rivaba Jadeja, a local politician and wife of Indian cricketer Ravindra Jadeja, recently made waves with her comments about the Indian cricket team. She praised her husband's behavior during overseas tours but hinted that other players might not be as disciplined. This sparked a lot of debate and cr
The Federal Reserve has made another move that could affect your wallet. In December 2025, they cut interest rates by a small amount. This is the third cut this year. It's good news for people who borrow money, like for homes or credit cards. But it's not great for those who save money in banks. Lo
A business in Pennsylvania caught a break when the state's Board of Finance and Revenue (BFR) decided to cut some of the penalties for late sales tax payments. This wasn't a full win, though. The business still has to pay the actual tax and interest for the last quarter of 2021. The issue started wh
