The journey to establish a strong professional evidence-base is ongoing. It's not a finish line to cross but a continuous path to walk. This journey is crucial for the growth and credibility of any profession. People in the field are working together to gather and share knowledge. They are also for
Researchers have found a way to spot cancer early, before symptoms show up. They looked at blood samples from a big study on heart health. The study was about heart attacks and strokes, but scientists found something unexpected. They saw cancer clues in the blood years before people were diagnosed.
The U. S. might be changing its rules about how much alcohol is okay to drink. Right now, the guidelines say men should have no more than two drinks a day, and women should have just one. But these rules might change soon. Some people think this is a bad idea. They say drinking any alcohol can caus
Acupuncture is becoming more popular in medical research. But how do we measure its success? One key way is by asking patients about their experiences. These are known as patient-reported outcomes (PROs). However, in mainland China, no one has thoroughly examined how these PROs are utilized in acupu
In 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic kept causing problems for HIV testing and diagnosis. This was especially noticeable at a top hospital in India. The goal was to see how much the pandemic affected HIV testing that year. The pandemic made it hard for people to get tested for HIV. This is a big deal bec
A major breakthrough in HIV prevention has just been approved by the FDA. The drug, called Yeztugo, is based on research done by a biochemist from the University of Utah. This drug is special because it can protect people from HIV for a long time, up to six months. It works by stopping the virus fro
In a groundbreaking move, the NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory has shared its first images, giving us a peek into the vast universe. This observatory, a joint effort by the U. S. National Science Foundation and the U. S. Department of Energy, has already captured millions of galaxies, stars, and as
Sexual orientation change efforts, or SOCE, have sparked intense discussions. But the reality is that the evidence is scattered and confusing. Some recent findings hint at minor changes in sexual attraction and behavior among a group of religious men. However, these results are not groundbreaking. T
Fungi are fascinating. They grow in a unique way, mostly through structures called hyphae. These hyphae grow at their tips, a process known as tip growth. This growth is driven by a complex system of tiny tubes and fibers inside the fungal cells, known as the cytoskeleton. It's like a tiny transport
Psychosis is a serious mental health condition. It affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. It can be tough to track how well someone is getting better. A recent study looked into how speech patterns can help monitor changes in psychosis symptoms over time. The study focused on three main ar
