School bullying is a big problem in Mexico. Around 19% of students face it. Even though there have been many efforts to stop it, it's still happening. Now, a new way is being tried out: game-based learning. This new method is teaching kids to be assertive, which means standing up for themselves in a
You know that warm, fuzzy feeling you get during the holidays? That's what we call the "Christmas Spirit. " It's not something you can see or touch, but you definitely know when it's gone. Imagine Scrooge or the Grinch without it – they're not very nice, are they? The Christmas Spirit is like a sup
December has seen an unusual spike in norovirus cases across Minnesota, with over 40 outbreaks reported. Sometimes nicknamed “stomach flu, ” norovirus causes vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps. It can also bring low-grade fever, headaches, and muscle aches. This virus is highly contagious and le
Imagine you're dealing with both depression and cancer. Your doctor might prescribe SSRIs, a common antidepressant, and PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors, which are used to fight cancer. But what happens when these two treatments are combined? No one really knows, as there haven't been any studies on their comb
A holiday drone show in Orlando, Florida took a dangerous turn when multiple drones crashed during the performance. A boy was injured and hospitalized after one of the drones struck him. Thousands of spectators watched as the small drones collided and fell into the crowd. The incident happened at El
In the bustling city of Cape Town, many young women who have left school are facing a daunting set of challenges. A new study delved into the surprising connections between these girls' actions and their potentially dangerous decisions. Researchers sat down with 500 young women to chat about their b
Dengue fever is a serious issue worldwide, spread by mosquitoes. This study looked into how people in Bandar Abbas, a city in Hormozgan province, know about and act against this disease. The goal was to see if they're aware of how to prevent it and what they do to stop its spread. First, let's talk
Did you know that your brain may have specific ageing peaks? At 58, changes happen in proteins linked to healing, metabolism, and mental health. At 70, age-related brain conditions become more common. And at 78, immune and inflammation-related proteins are affected. This new research challenges the
When it comes to global surgery, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), infection prevention and control (IPC) takes center stage. Without reliable IPC measures, surgical site infections (SSIs) and other healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) can run rampant, leading to higher ri
Once the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) greenlights a new drug or medical device, how doctors talk to their patients about them becomes super important. This chat should cover both the benefits and the risks, especially if the product was approved fast-track with limited data. Also, doctors n
