In Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, a recent study shed light on the prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV), a common sexually transmitted infection that can cause genital warts and various cancers like cervical, anal, penile, and oropharyngeal. With over 10 million women at risk of HPV-related cervical canc
You might have heard that gut bacteria can influence your mood. A recent study explored whether adding kefir, a probiotic drink, to regular medication could help women fighting major depressive disorder (MDD). The idea is that by tweaking the microbiota in the gut, we might be able to also tweak the
Ever wondered how Alzheimer's disease affects the brains of people with Down syndrome? Scientists are exploring if changes in brain thickness and size can help figure out the disease's stages. It's like trying to solve a brain puzzle: do these changes look the same as in other inherited forms of Alz
Parkinson's disease can be a real puzzle. This brain condition makes everyday movements like walking or buttoning a shirt a challenge. But it's not just about the body—it can also lead to anxiety, depression, and sleep troubles. Yoga breathing exercises, or pranayama, have been suggested as a potent
Ever thought about snagging some wireless earbuds for your workouts? The Beats Powerbeats Pro might just be your best bet. Right now, Best Buy has them up for grabs at a whopping 50% off! That means you can get them for just $100 instead of their usual $200 price tag. But here’s the catch: these ear
Imagine this: a social media giant suddenly decides to loosen its rules on hate speech and ditch its fact-checkers. This is what's happening at Meta, the company behind Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. Meta's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, sees this as a return to the company's roots, promoting free speech.
In Japan, researchers took a close look at how the work environment affects a pregnant woman's mental well-being. They worked on something called the "Japan Environment and Children's Study" (JECS), which is a big project tracking the health of mothers and their kids. The key question was: does wher
Standing still might seem simple, but it's a complex balance act. Many health conditions can mess with this balance, making daily tasks tough. Researchers usually test balance in labs, but now there are affordable tools called inertial measurement units (IMUs) that can check balance in real life. Bu
Imagine if there were a drug that could effectively treat breast cancer that has spread to the brain. That's where Trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) comes into play! This drug has shown great promise in helping patients with a specific type of breast cancer called HER2-positive. When breast cancer spre
In 2024, Texas emerged as the top state for business bankruptcies in the U. S. Surprisingly, Houston saw a dip in filings due to a scandal at the courthouse. The Southern District of Texas, known for its intricate bankruptcy cases, experienced a drop in filings after a judge stepped down. However, i
