Scientists have been playing around with tiny bits of metal called nanoparticles. These little guys are super small, like a billionth of a meter small! They've been trying to figure out how to make these nanoparticles work better for turning alcohol into other useful stuff. They started with a base
In today's world, it's easy to get hooked on things. From scrolling through social media to binge-watching shows, our brains are constantly seeking pleasure. This is because of a chemical called dopamine, which makes us feel good. But what happens when we have too much of it? Our brains are not bui
Antipsychotic drugs are often used to help people after their first mental health crisis. But how do these meds affect thinking and memory? A recent study tried to find out. The study looked at how much antipsychotics stick to dopamine D2 receptors in the brain. It also checked how strong this stic
Gaza has avoided famine, but the situation is still dire. The recent ceasefire and improved aid access have helped, but the progress is shaky. Millions still face severe food shortages, and many families can't afford basic food items. The destruction of infrastructure and livelihoods makes it hard f
In the world of food safety, scientists are always looking for better ways to detect harmful substances. One such substance is tyramine, a compound that can cause health issues if consumed in large amounts. Recently, researchers developed a clever tool to spot tyramine in food, especially cheese. T
A doctor involved in providing ketamine to actor Matthew Perry before his tragic death received a relatively lenient sentence. Dr. Mark Chavez, aged 55, was ordered to spend eight months under house arrest and three years on supervised release. This decision came after Chavez admitted his role in th
A medical professional, Salvador Plasencia, has been given a 30-month prison sentence for providing ketamine to Matthew Perry against the law. This happened just before Perry's passing in 2023. Plasencia, who ran an urgent care clinic in Calabasas, admitted to four counts of distributing ketamine, a
In San Diego County, when someone dies in jail, the public usually only gets a name, age, and charges. The rest stays hidden unless a family sues. Karim Talib, 82, died in the San Diego Central Jail in July. The Sheriff’s Office released little info. His family was hard to find. Three inmates near
In the town of Tawila, a clinic is bustling with activity. Children, thin and weak, lie on cots. Men with bandaged wounds wait for surgery. They are survivors from al-Fashir, a city that recently fell to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) after an 18-month siege. Up to 10, 000 people have fled to Tawila
Sudan is facing a severe hunger crisis, with famine now spreading to two more areas. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), a global authority on hunger, has identified el-Fasher in Darfur and Kadugli in South Kordofan province as the latest regions affected. The situation in thes
