Imagine you're dealing with young people who have gotten into trouble with the law. Scientists looked into how certain personality traits, like being reckless or not caring about others, affect their behavior. They used a test called the Psychopathy Checklist: Youth Version (PCL-YV) to measure these
Have you ever thought about tears as a window into your health? It turns out they can be! Electrochemical biosensors, which are like tiny, smart detectors, can quickly and affordably check for early signs of eye diseases by analyzing tears. But up until now, no one had really looked into how these s
In the world of medicine and biomedical sciences, women+ faculty often face roadblocks to career growth. While programs to help them advance are crucial, they're not always easy to access. That's why a group of leaders from The Ohio State University College of Medicine decided to create something ne
Last month, a doctor in Texas had their charges dropped after they shared sensitive medical information about young patients who underwent gender transition treatments at a major kids' hospital. The doctor, Dr. Eithan Haim, was initially accused of illegally accessing the hospital's online record da
Joshua Oppenheimer, an American filmmaker now living in Denmark, expressed his worries about the political state of his home country. Speaking at the Göteborg Film Festival, he wondered if the U. S. was becoming a dictatorship. He pointed out that people often feel upset about global tragedies, like
Vestibular neuritis, a common cause of vertigo, can greatly affect a person's quality of life. A recent study delved into the global research trends in vestibular neuritis (VN) from 1980 to 2024. Using bibliometric analysis, this study identified key topics, influential authors, and the institutions
Did you know that there are differences in how men and women receive care for high blood pressure in Stockholm County? What's more, these differences can change depending on whether the primary health care center is run by the government or privately. Let's dig into this. Imagine you're a person wi
In the picturesque towns of Southern France, people hold varied views on whether it's acceptable to refuse medical treatment due to its perceived futility. A recent study delved into these views, trying to connect them with people's ages, genders, and religious practices. The goal? To understand jus
Parenthood can change a young person's life in many ways. In a study of 40 young men and 40 young women in Latin American prisons, researchers found that becoming a parent can either lead to a life away from crime or pull someone deeper into it. For some, having a child made them want to slow down a
Have you ever wondered how liverworts, those tiny plants, became so diverse? Scientists have been looking into this. They found that when it comes to elevation and temperature, liverworts have a cool past and some hotspots for diversity. By tracking their evolution across mountains worldwide, they d
