You know how mental illnesses like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder can be tough? Well, add to that the challenge of substance use. It's more common among these folks in southwestern Uganda. We checked out 385 patients from June to August 2022. We asked about their alcohol and cannabis use, suppor
You know how important it is to stay active for your health and happiness, right? The problem is, like animals, humans tend to become less active as they age. This study looked into whether joining sports programs backed by Switzerland's Youth+Sports (Y+S) helps kids and teens keep up or even increa
Imagine trying to understand why things happen when they do. That's what Victor Ambros set out to do while studying a tiny worm called C. elegans. He found that certain genes, called heterochronic genes, control when cells mature. It was like figuring out the rhythm of life for these tiny creatures.
Hey, crime drama fans! If you were hoping to see a new episode of ‘High Potential’ on ABC this Tuesday, November 26, we’ve got some news for you. The good news is that the show is coming back in January 2025. The not-so-good news? You’ll have to wait until then to see what happens next. ‘High Poten
The intertidal zones of Jiaozhou Bay (JZB) are a key storage area for carbon, playing a big part in how organic matter moves and builds up. Yet, there aren't many studies that measure the sources of this organic matter. This study looked at 36 surface sediment samples from JZB to find out where the
People living with HIV who need a new kidney or liver have a new chance. The U. S. health officials just said that soon, they can get organs from donors who also have HIV. Before, this was only allowed in special research studies. Now, the change aims to help everyone waiting for an organ, both with
Machine Gun Kelly, also known as MGK, recently shared his thoughts about Megan Fox's pregnancy on social media. The 34-year-old artist announced that he would be taking a break to focus on his music, stating that he plans to work on a new album from scratch. MGK mentioned that he would be isolating
Water pollution is a growing worry. Harmful chemicals in our water sources jeopardize our health and the environment. Tackling this problem needs better laws, public awareness, and most importantly, innovative technologies to clean up polluted waters. Metal-organic frameworks, or MOFs, stand out bec
The epidermal growth factor receptor, or EGFR, helps cells grow and become specialized. But when things go wrong, EGFR can cause cancer. There are eight molecules, called ligands, that activate EGFR, with two main ones being epidermal growth factor (EGF) and transforming growth factor-α (TGF-α). Sci
Ever thought about how roofs can affect the air we breathe? Scientists have been exploring how chemicals from asphalt roofs contribute to tiny particles in the air, called secondary organic aerosols (SOAs). These particles can be harmful to our health. A recent study aimed to figure out just how muc
