Teens with anxiety disorders often struggle to stick to their antidepressant medication schedule. A study recently looked into this issue, focusing on adolescents aged 12-17 who were using escitalopram. Researchers tracked their medication intake for 12 weeks using special caps that record when they
You might think that with school-based programs, most girls in rich countries get the HPV vaccine. But surprisingly, some don't. This could keep the gap in cervical cancer rates between different groups going. Let's dive into the reasons why this happens. Imagine a group of girls in a high-income c
Living up in the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau can be tough on the skin. The sun's strong UV rays often cause damage, leading to redness, itching, and flaking. Scientists are exploring a new way to fix this problem: mixing sodium hyaluronate with human epidermal growth factor and injecting it just under th
The United States has started an investigation into China's methods of supporting its semiconductor industry. This probe comes just before a new president takes office and focuses on what Washington calls "foundational" chips. These chips are used in various industries like cars, healthcare, and inf
The Biden administration has started a trade investigation into China's production of older-type computer chips, which are crucial for cars, appliances, telecom networks, and military equipment. This move could lead to tariffs or other measures to restrict Chinese chips from the U. S. market. China
Did you know that where you live can affect your health? Researchers have found that weather conditions can play a big part in the number of people getting heart and brain diseases, especially in mountainous regions like Guizhou province. The weather can be different even in small areas, and this ca
Do you or someone you know take anti-seizure meds for focal seizures? You might be using one of the newer drugs like lacosamide, eslicarbazepine acetate, perampanel, brivaracetam, or cenobamate. While these medicines help control seizures, they also come with some serious side effects that doctors s
In the bustling city of Cape Town, many young women who have left school are facing a daunting set of challenges. A new study delved into the surprising connections between these girls' actions and their potentially dangerous decisions. Researchers sat down with 500 young women to chat about their b
In the world of HIV and health, researchers have been busy finding out how common it is for people living with HIV to have oral HPV infections. They also wanted to figure out what makes some people more likely to get this infection. The study team talked to 66 people with HIV, asking about their liv
Scientists are exploring a new way to keep an eye on nuclear reactors. They want to use special towers called eddy covariance towers to detect heat released by reactors. These towers are often used to study how ecosystems exchange heat and water vapor. The idea is to see if we can tell when a reacto
