Adolescence is a time of significant change, and with it comes a range of emotions like depression and anxiety. One concerning trend is the rise of non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) among teens with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). A recent study in China looked into this issue, focusing on the role o
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a figure that divides opinions. After being nominated to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, critics like legal health expert Lawrence Gostin expressed concern, calling it a "dark day for public health and science. " However, it's important to look at both side
Admiral Samuel Paparo, who heads the U. S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), recently warned about the potential for Russia to boost China's submarine technology, thereby challenging U. S. naval dominance in the region. During a security forum, Paparo expressed concerns about Russia sharing its adva
Matt Whitaker, picked by President-elect Donald Trump for the role of NATO ambassador, might face a bumpy road through confirmation hearings. Whitaker's a former U. S. attorney, lobbyist, and briefly served as acting attorney general during Trump's first term. However, he seems short on foreign affa
Matt Gaetz, a former Florida congressman, has found a new way to make money after stepping down from his political role. He's joined Cameo, a platform where celebrities sell personalized videos. Gaetz's profile on Cameo mentions his time in Congress and his nomination for U. S. Attorney General, whi
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen some surprising figures for top public health jobs. One of them is Dr. Marty Makary, a surgeon and author who has been outspoken against vaccine mandates and other public health measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Makary, a professor at Johns Hopkins Univer
You might have heard about the drop in the cost of short-read sequencing over the past decade. This has led to a boom in experimental techniques that use sequencing to solve specific biological puzzles. The catch? These methods often outrun the standardized ways of analyzing the data they generate.
Most studies about drug traffickers focus on their crimes, but few look at their criminal careers. This study aimed to find out how many stop committing crimes after their first conviction for drug trafficking. It also wanted to know what makes drug traffickers likely to reoffend and how quickly, as
Let's take a look at how religion plays a role in the work lives of Muslim doctors in the UK. A recent study dug into this topic, focusing on how strongly they follow their faith, any discrimination they face at work, and how their workplaces accommodate their religious needs. The findings show that
Imagine being a large guy, trying to fit into a tiny workspace. That's exactly what William Martin, a 6-foot-2, 360-pound employee at the New York Public Library, faced. He's suing for a whopping $4. 6 million, claiming his bosses forced him to work at a desk too small for his size, causing anxiety
