In today's busy world, many office workers are making a habit of ignoring their body's natural calls to the toilet. This is called "voluntary withholding. " Sydney doctor Peter Katelaris says this is common, especially among young women who might feel embarrassed or inconvenienced. People often try
Imagine a radiologist's day made easier by a smart assistant. Enter secure institutional large language models (LLMs). These advanced tools are designed to take the boredom out of non-interpretative tasks, like filling out MRI spine request forms. Gone are the days when radiologists had to spend pre
Imagine a world where mental health is celebrated, and stigma is challenged in the streets. That's exactly what happens in Germany, where two unique movements have been shaking up the conversation around psychiatry. First, there are the Mad Pride Parades, which started in 2013 and have since been he
Quentin Grimes, a Dallas Mavericks star, didn’t have an easy path to the NBA. His journey started in Houston, Texas, where he was born on May 8, 2000. He’s American, but his ethnicity is a mix of African-American and Caucasian. His dad, Marshall Grimes, who played college basketball, and his mom, To
Have you ever thought about using lasers to make supercapacitors? Well, scientists have done just that! They've found a way to create Laser-Induced Graphene (LIG) using a CO2 laser on a polyimide substrate. This LIG is then combined with silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) to make supercapacitor electrodes
Have you ever wondered how we generate new ideas? It turns out that the way information is presented can make a big difference. Many studies have looked at how we learn from two connected facts, but not much is known about how we handle three or more. Scientists decided to explore how college studen
Did you know that your DNA has extra letters that tell genes when to speak up or stay quiet? One of these special letters is called 5-methyldeoxycytidine, or mdC for short. Where and how often mdC shows up in your DNA can tell a big story about whether certain genes are being turned on or off. This
Warmblood horses, known for their prowess in equestrian sports, have been the focus of a recent study in South Africa. This research targeted a gap in current knowledge, as no previous studies have specifically looked into the eye health of this breed. The study aimed to shed light on common eye iss
Meet 'Clostridioides difficile, ' a sneaky bacterium that knows no borders. It’s found in humans, animals, and even food; an ideal recipe for a One Health puzzle. In this study, scientists from thirteen European countries came together to paint a clearer picture of 'C. difficile' and its travels. Th
Business leaders are worried that ongoing port shutdowns in Vancouver and Montreal are hurting Canada's reputation and economy. Dennis Darby, head of Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters, says these disruptions are happening at the worst time, with year-end deadlines and an upcoming U. S. election. He
