Being a top UFC flyweight contender isn't easy, especially for Tracy Cortez. After a tough loss to Rose Namajunas and some mysterious health issues, she had to withdraw from her December 14 matchup. Recently, Cortez took to Instagram to share an update. Her surgery went well, and despite feeling a b
Ever thought about making your weight tracking journey fun and engaging? Smart scales that sync with your iPhone and iPad can make a world of difference. These scales use a framework called HealthKit, which allows them to share your health data with Apple's Health app seamlessly. This means you can
Yep, you heard it right! Donald Trump has some unusual choices for his cabinet. He's picking Linda McMahon, the co-founder of WWE, to lead the Education Department. Trump announced this pick on his Truth Social app, just after choosing TV doctor Mehmet Oz, also known as Dr. Oz, to head the Centers f
Hepatitis C is a serious health issue in Cambodia, especially for people over 45. About 5% of this age group has the virus. To fight this, we need better ways to find and treat it. One important step is to look at how effective community-based screening programs are. This study, known as ANRS 12384
Did you know that exposure to war can mess with your DNA? It's true! When kids and teens face traumatic events, like war, their DNA can change in a way that might affect their mental health. This change is called DNA methylation. Scientists have been looking into how war affects this process in kids
For over eight decades, scientists have been curious about the brain's gamma waves, which oscillate between 30 to 150 times per second. Despite recent advances, we're still puzzled about their exact role in how we perceive, think, and act. Let's dive into what we know so far. First, let's chat abou
Ever wondered what it's like to live with chronic pain that doctors can't pin down? One person explored this exact experience in a unique type of research called autoethnography. This approach offers a deep dive into personal stories while connecting them to wider cultural and social themes. The goa
Imagine this: you're taking medication for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), expecting it to ease your pain and swelling. But what if we told you that some of these drugs could potentially increase your risk of cancer? A major study called the Oral Rheumatoid Arthritis Trial Surveillance found that people
Let’s talk about the relationship between Body Mass Index (BMI), diet, exercise, and how female university students in Morocco see their own health. Researchers aimed to find out how these factors are connected. They took a close look at what these students ate, how active they were, and their overa
Ever wondered what makes some people happier than others? It’s not just about how we are born or where we grow up. Scientists are diving deeper to figure out how relationships, loneliness, and trust add up to happiness, and if our genes or surroundings have a say in it. Interestingly, many studies m
