In a surprising turn of events, a person from Arizona has recently passed away due to pneumonic plague. This marks the first death from this disease in the county since 2007. Back then, the victim had come into contact with a deceased animal carrying the plague. Plague, often called the "Black Death
People who have psychotic disorders often struggle with thinking clearly and getting along with others. A new approach called cognitive remediation is helping them improve these skills. This method uses virtual reality (VR) to create realistic situations that challenge the brain. The idea is to make
Unions are common in many jobs, even in healthcare. Nurses, for example, often have unions to help them. Lately, resident doctors have been forming unions too. They want better work conditions and benefits. But will this help or hurt neurosurgery training? That's what this study wanted to find out.
Scientists have found a way to make amoxicillin more powerful by teaming it up with silver. This isn't just a simple mix. They've created two new forms: one where amoxicillin and silver are tightly bound together, and another where tiny silver particles are stabilized by amoxicillin. The goal? To ta
Young people who beat cancer often find it tough to get the help they need online. Right now, the digital support out there is all over the place. It's like trying to find a needle in a haystack. A new idea is to bring everyone together to build a better online platform. This platform should be easy
People in Chile are getting bigger faces, and that's a problem for mask fit. A recent study looked at how faces have changed over the last decade and how well masks fit now compared to before. The study used two sets of data: one from 2013 with manual measurements and another from 2024 using 3D scan
By 2035, more than half of the planet's people might be overweight or obese. That's a big problem, but there's hope. Exercise, especially high-intensity interval training (HIIT), can help manage weight and improve health. But what if we could give workouts a little extra oomph? Enter therapeutic ul
Vitamin K2 (VK2) is gaining attention for its potential to tackle obesity and related health issues. Researchers wanted to see how VK2 affects different organs in mice fed a high-fat diet. They split 28 mice into groups and gave them either VK2 or a placebo while feeding them high-fat or normal diet
People around the world are struggling with obesity, which leads to many serious health problems. Scientists have discovered that the bacteria living in our guts are super important for keeping our bodies healthy. One type of bacteria, called Bifidobacterium, is getting a lot of attention for its ab
In the world of microbes, Streptomyces sp. NRRL S-1813 is a standout. This special bacterium is like a tiny factory, capable of producing useful chemicals. Scientists wanted to see what this microbe could make when given different food sources. They found something interesting: two related chemicals
