Drugs have been part of human history for ages, but they've also brought along stigma and segregation. This study dives into how drugs are more than just a substance for those living on the streets. They're a way of life, both a killer and a lifeline. The research was done by observing street clinic
Ever thought about the hidden threats to our favorite citrus fruits? Meet citrus melanose, a sneaky fungal disease caused by members of the Diaporthe genus. The main culprit here is Diaporthe citri, a fungus that makes citrus fruits and leaves look ugly with black spots and rough skin. Scientists ha
Mental health problems are spreading rapidly around the world. Could big language models, a type of artificial intelligence, be the answer? These AI systems are already taking steps into mental health care, from offering guidance to providing treatment. Initial trials hint that they might be good at
A fascinating study took a close look at how families endured the COVID-19 pandemic. They used an interesting technique called Photovoice, where families captured photos or videos that showed what kept them strong or weighted them down in their communities. Nine families participated, sharing their
Who would have thought that, in our age of constant connectivity, people wouldn't be more informed about politics? That's right! While cable TV and the internet have flooded us with political info, our political know-how hasn't really improved. Surprising, isn't it? You see, it all boils down to wh
These days, tech is zooming ahead, and one cool thing it's brought us is online games. But have you ever thought about how these games might be influencing the way kids in elementary school learn language? A recent study took a deep dive into this topic. They looked at fourth-graders, ages 9-11, at
In the run-up to the 2024 U. S. presidential election, several celebrities have spoken out against Donald Trump, with some even threatening to leave the country if he wins. Actresses like Sharon Stone and singers such as Cher and Barbra Streisand have publicly expressed their disapproval and intent
Donald Trump's re-election has sparked a lot of talk about what it means for the world's economy. He's promised big changes like higher taxes on imports, tax cuts, and less government rules. Analysts are wondering how much of this he'll actually do and what impact it could have. Lizzy Galbraith, who
In late 2019, a respiratory illness emerged in Wuhan, China. By January 2020, the World Health Organization declared it a global health emergency—Covid-19. Countries worldwide imposed travel restrictions to fight the pandemic, sending air traffic into a tailspin. Only essential flights like health,
Researchers decided to take a look at studies published in some of the most important psychiatry journals. They wanted to know two things: how many of these studies mentioned involving people with personal experiences of mental health issues, and how many actually did it. If involvement happened, th
