Intrauterine Adhesions, or IUA, can make it tough for women to have babies. These adhesions happen when the inside of the womb gets injured. Surgery is usually how doctors fix this, but lately, they've been trying something new: hydrogels. These are like tiny sponges that can help heal damaged tissu
In Ashiya, Hyogo Prefecture, the world's oldest person has said her final goodbye. Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman from Osaka, passed away at the age of 116 in a care home. Born on May 23, 1908, Itooka led a life full of activity and spirit. She loved bananas and a yogurt drink called Calpis, and ev
You know how sometimes you just want to enjoy a meal after a busy day? Well, imagine if that meal turned into a health scare? That's what happened to Erin Andrews. She was just trying to relax and unwind with a bowl of her favorite burrito. But things got weird when she noticed something off. “I lo
Solar geoengineering research is stuck in a geopolitical stalemate. Countries are struggling to agree on how to move forward safely. Some experts believe a non-deployment agreement could help. This deal would ensure that any research remains responsible and doesn’t lead to sudden, uncontrolled chang
Did you know that after giving birth, a woman's uterus needs to contract properly to prevent excessive bleeding? This is where electrohysterography comes in. This method uses electric signals to keep an eye on the uterus. A recent study looked into whether these signals can help spot uterine atony e
In the Netherlands, an increasing number of young people are turning to medical assistance in dying because of their psychiatric struggles. This group, often referred to as MAID-PS, remains largely unknown in terms of their characteristics and outcomes. While this topic might seem heavy, it's crucia
Have you ever wondered how stories can be retold in ways that break the rules? Ali Smith, a creative writer, does just that in her books Girl Meets Boy and The First Person and Other Stories. She takes old tales, like Ovid's Metamorphoses, and gives them a fresh, queer spin. In Girl Meets Boy, Smith
With climate change pushing us to make energy systems more efficient, it's crucial that these systems run smoothly. So, how do we handle faults in user substations of heat networks? In northern Germany, a study tackled this by suggesting a three-step process to make fault detection and correction mo
Doulas, who aren't medical professionals but offer crucial support during pregnancy and childbirth, can really make a difference for patients and outcomes. However, their role in hospitals isn't always clear, and they often aren't part of the hospital staff. To make things better, we need system-wid
It's a new year, and that means a fresh batch of art, literature, and photography is now free for everyone to enjoy, use, and adapt. Say hello to the works of Henri Matisse, Frida Kahlo, and Robert Capa, among others, as they enter the public domain. In the United States, works from 1929 and those
