Obesity is a big problem worldwide. It's not just about looking a certain way. It can lead to serious health issues, like type 2 diabetes. Many people try to change their lifestyle to manage their weight. But sometimes, that's not enough. That's where new medicines come in. Scientists have created
The Vegas Golden Knights made a big move this summer. They got Mitch Marner from the Toronto Maple Leafs. In return, they gave up Nicolas Roy. Marner is a star player. He has been with Toronto for nine years. He has scored a lot of points. Last season, he had 102 points. That was the most on his tea
A recent event at Glastonbury Festival has sparked a heated debate. During a live broadcast on the BBC, the band Bob Vylan led the crowd in chants of "death to the IDF, " which stands for the Israel Defense Forces. This incident has drawn strong criticism from the UK's Chief Rabbi, Sir Ephraim Mirvi
Ankle replacements are tricky when the ankle is really bent inward. Sometimes, the ligaments on the inside of the ankle are too tight. Doctors might cut these ligaments to straighten the ankle. But what happens after this cut? A group of researchers wanted to find out. They looked at 32 patients wh
In a recent study, researchers looked at how older adults in rural areas engage with gym programs. They found some interesting patterns. People with diabetes or osteoporosis were more likely to join these gyms. It seems having a health condition can motivate someone to get moving. Regular health ch
The recent Nato summit brought a mix of relief and uncertainty. European leaders breathed a sigh of relief as the US president did not withdraw from the alliance. Instead, all European Nato members agreed to boost their defence spending to 5% of GDP. This move is seen as a step towards balancing the
A recent performance at the Glastonbury Festival has sparked a heated debate. The BBC faced backlash for broadcasting a livestream of rap duo Bob Vylan's set. During their performance, the crowd chanted "free, free Palestine" and "death, death to the IDF, " which the BBC later called "antisemitic. "
Harvard University is under fire after a federal probe concluded that the prestigious school failed to shield Jewish students from harassment. The investigation, carried out by the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights, uncovered a troubling pattern of antisemitism o
Inside the brain, there's a sneaky fight happening. Glioblastoma, a tough type of brain cancer, is always finding ways to survive. Scientists have spotted a clever trick it uses. A tiny helper inside cells, called SH3GLB1, is part of this trick. It helps cells clean up and recycle their own parts. T
The brain is a busy place, always working to keep you alert or help you sleep. It turns out that special cells called astrocytes play a big role in this switch. These cells are like tiny helpers in the brain. They talk to other brain cells using chemicals called neurotransmitters. One important neur
