Psychiatric disorders are a big concern for public health. We know childhood challenges can raise the risk of these disorders. But have you ever thought about how other factors outside the family might play a role? A study looked at this by using out-of-home care (OHC) as a way to understand these c
Identifying those who have passed away can be a critical step in solving mass disasters, wartime incidents, or forensic cases. Forensic anthropologists play a key role by establishing a biological profile of the deceased. This includes figuring out their sex, age, height, ancestral background, and e
Inflammation is a big deal, and it's involved in many diseases that affect people worldwide. One specific receptor, called P2Y14, plays a crucial role in these inflammatory responses. Scientists have been working on new drugs to block this receptor and reduce inflammation. They used a process called
Hearing loss, a common issue affecting one out of every five adults in Europe, is more than just a nuisance. It's linked to serious health problems like dementia. So, what role does education play in hearing health across Europe? Let's dive into how education inequalities change as people age, diffe
Scientists have been digging into how big substituents, like those bulky tert-butyl groups, interact with each other in protonated pyridines. They used cool techniques like infrared multiphoton dissociation spectroscopy and trapped ion mobility spectrometry to check out these ions in the gas phase.
Drugs don't always stop cancer cells from growing, but they often mess with their metabolism. Scientists used a high-tech method, called metabolomics, to see how 1, 520 drugs affected 2, 269 potential metabolites in A549 lung cancer cells. Even though only 26% of the drugs slowed down cell growth, a
Lungs are vital for life, but they face threats like cystic fibrosis or air pollution. When lungs get really sick, doctors might suggest transplants, but this isn’t always an option, and the body might reject them. Here’s where basal stem cells (BSCs) come in. These tiny marvels can repair and repla
Two major LGBTQ legal groups have filed a lawsuit against President Trump's latest ban on transgender people serving in the military. The suit, filed on behalf of six active-duty trans troops and two aspiring recruits, claims the ban is un-American and weakens our country. The ban, signed as an exec
Get ready for some festive fun! The Jonas Brothers are teaming up with Disney+ for a hilarious Christmas movie, expected to hit screens in 2025. The brothers will star in and produce this film, facing a load of obstacles as they rush from London to New York to spend Christmas with their families. Th
US President Donald Trump has a new idea: move people from Gaza to Jordan and Egypt. He thinks this will stop violence and improve lives. Some Israeli politicians like this idea, but Jordan and Egypt are not happy. They worry it could cause another big problem, like the one in 1948. Plus, it might b
