Some people taking popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro are facing serious eye problems. Researchers found nine cases where people lost their vision after taking these medicines. These drugs, originally made for diabetes, have become super popular for weight loss. They work by copying
For years, the National Institute of Mental Health has been pushing for a shift in how we study mental health. They want scientists to focus on the brain's biology rather than just diagnosing problems by symptoms. This approach is called Research Domain Criteria, or RDoC for short. It's like looking
Imagine a material that can change its structure just by being zapped with plasma. That's vanadium dioxide (VO2) in a nutshell. This stuff is a superstar in the world of nanoelectronics. It all starts with something called phase transition. Picture it like a superhero changing forms to save
Remember the places you learned as a kid? Imagine if you were told to call your backyard by a different name. You would think it was odd. Well, that is what happened at the highest office of the land. The President changed the name of Gulf of Mexico. Not long after, an announcement shook the news ro
'Breast cancer research is always working to improve. Researchers have come up with a cutting edge system. Simulations using polarized Monte Carlo methods enhance the clarity of tissue structures. ' 'Experiments run aimed at detecting tumours at the edges where you'd guess thick slices of the tissu
Japan has been in a tough spot when it comes to HPV vaccinations. Even after the government greenlit the vaccination program in 2022, the number of people getting vaccinated is still alarmingly low. This is a big problem for public health. Why are so many people still hesitant? Misinformation has s
Technology is stepping up its game to help manage diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is becoming more common, and healthcare systems are feeling the strain. Managing these patients can be tough, especially when it comes to medications. Most of the time, people with diabetes have to deal with complex
Saudi Arabia is grappling with a growing number of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) cases. This health issue is incredibly important because it affects many lives. Knowing when someone is likely to develop T2D can help doctors act early, which might prevent many health problems. Researchers at King Abdulaziz M
The fight against soil-transmitted helminths (STHs), parasites that thrive in soil, is a worldwide battle. These infections are extremely common, yet detecting them is tough. Usually, doctors check for active infections by examining feces. But what if we want to find out if someone was exposed to wh
Have you ever wondered what people really think about the U. S. health care system? It can be hard to figure out what people think about important issues because the internet contains a lot of information. YouTube is a great place to find out how people think about the health care system and how th
