Have you ever thought about whether seeing someone smoke on TV or a computer screen makes you want to grab a cigarette? Well, a recent study has some surprising findings. Researchers showed both smokers and vapers someone using an electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) on a screen. Surprisingly,
Have you ever wondered why honeybees are disappearing? One big reason is neonicotinoids, a type of pesticide that can harm bees. Scientists are figuring out how these pesticides stick to honeybee sensors. They found out that certain kinds of neonicotinoids, called cis-oxygen bridge ones, connect str
You might know PepsiCo as the company behind your favorite soda, but did you know they're in hot water with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)? The FTC has filed a lawsuit against PepsiCo, accusing them of something called price discrimination. This means PepsiCo is alleged to have given one big ret
Ever wondered if there could be a safer way to quit smoking? Well, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just gave a thumbs up to Philip Morris International’s Zyn nicotine pouches. These aren’t your typical tobacco products. They come in flavors like coffee, mint, and menthol, and they might help
Imagine this: a tiny infant, just a few months old, is fighting epilepsy. Doctors prescribe a hormone therapy called adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) to help. Shockingly, instead of helping, it triggers a dangerous heart rhythm disorder called ventricular tachycardia. This isn't a story from a med
You might not expect a top drug lord like Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada to be having friendly chats with US prosecutors. But that's exactly what's happening. El Mayo, the big boss of the Sinaloa cartel, is in talks about a plea deal. These talks aren't exactly smooth sailing, but both sides want to keep
Are you a Mac user who loves the Apple Silicon experience but sometimes needs to run x86 versions of Windows or Linux? Great news! Parallels, a popular virtualization software, has just released a new update that makes it possible. Image your favorite Windows or Linux operating system running smoot
In Sri Lanka, many people accidentally or intentionally consume profenofos, an insecticide, and often mix it with alcohol. This makes treating their poisoning much harder. Doctors want to know how alcohol levels in the blood affect the poisoning and how the body processes profenofos. They're trying
Meet YOUNICON, a new dataset that gives researchers a front-row seat to how conspiracy theories unfold on YouTube. This collection isn't just a bunch of videos; it's a window into the latest conspiracy trends and how people are reacting to them online. It's like a treasure trove for those curious ab
PepsiCo, a heavy hitter in the food and beverage world, is worth a closer look for anyone eyeing a solid long-term investment. The company boasts a whopping 52 years of consecutive dividend increases, which is no small feat. It's like the oldest sibling in the consumer staples family, known for weat
