Eating disorders are a serious concern for people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). But what comes first? Does IBD lead to eating disorders, or do eating disorders make IBD worse? It's a tricky question. A recent study tried to find out how common eating disorders are in people with IBD. First
Van fish have a tough job. They live in Lake Van, which is quite different from regular freshwater. Every year, they swim upstream to spawn, facing big changes in their environment. This journey is not easy. Scientists wanted to see how these changes affect the fish's kidneys. They looked at kidney
Myanmar is holding elections, but not everyone is happy about it. The country is in the middle of a civil war, and the military, which took over in 2021, is in charge. They say this election is a chance for a fresh start. But many people, including the United Nations and some Western countries, thin
A bright and ambitious woman, Annie Surman, found herself in a dark place after working at a major tech company. She was a standout student, a Columbia graduate, and even interned with NASA. But her time at MongoDB, a data storage company, took a toll on her mental health. Annie's parents say she s
Late on a Saturday night, Taiwan experienced a significant shake-up. A 7. 0 magnitude earthquake struck near the northeastern coast, sending tremors through the island. The quake, centered about 32 km off Yilan, hit at 11:05 pm local time. Buildings in Taipei swayed, and alerts buzzed on phones acro
Southern California is dealing with a massive cleanup after an unusually wet Christmas season. This is the wettest Christmas in recent memory, and it has caused a lot of damage. Just a year ago, wildfires were a big problem in places like Altadena and Pacific Palisades. Now, the weather has complete
Brain disorders like schizophrenia, depression, and autism are tough to tackle. They are complex and not fully understood. Scientists have been using tools to study these disorders. One tool is called bulk RNA sequencing. It looks at gene activity in a group of cells. But it misses details. It can't
In a shocking turn of events on Christmas Day, a 15-year-old girl from Texas found herself in grave danger. She was out walking her dog when a man forced her into a truck at knifepoint. The man drove her to a secluded, wooded area, where he partially undressed. The girl's father, noticing she was mi
Researchers have found that using strong language can actually help people perform better in physical tasks. This is not just about letting off steam. It seems that swearing can make people feel more confident and focused. It might even help them push through challenging situations. In a study, par
Science had a rough time in the United States. Many research grants were put on hold or canceled. This included over 3, 800 grants from big organizations like the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation. NASA faced threats of major budget cuts. Top scientists are leaving th
