Childhood trauma can leave deep scars. These scars might not always be visible. Sometimes, they show up in unexpected ways. For some people, these scars can cause seizures. But these are not the kind of seizures that come from a medical issue. These are called psychogenic non-epileptic seizures or P
In April 2024, Taiwan faced a powerful earthquake, measuring 7. 4 on the magnitude scale. The Central Weather Administration's early warning system had a rough time with it. The system initially guessed the earthquake's strength at 6. 8, all within 15 seconds. This quick guess was way off, and it le
Niemann-Pick disease type C is a very rare and serious condition. It affects the brain and other organs. It happens because cells can't process cholesterol and certain fats properly. This leads to a buildup of harmful substances inside cells. Arimoclomol is a medicine that can help manage this disea
The Dutch government made a big change to its long-term care system. They wanted to make it more affordable. They did this by making it harder to get traditional nursing-home care. Instead, they pushed for more care to happen at home. This led to the creation of small-scale nursing homes. These home
Scientists have created a new method to study the electrical activity of individual nerve cells. These nerve cells are known as nociceptors. They are responsible for transmitting pain signals. The new tool combines advanced technology with a clever design to capture the electrical responses of indiv
Michelle Obama has always been a strong figure in the public eye. She has two kids and has faced a lot of attention in recent months. People have talked about her not attending certain big events. They have also talked about rumors of trouble in her marriage. But Michelle has a clear message for eve
In the world of online shopping, a big change is happening. The United States has increased the tax on goods coming from China to 125%. This move is expected to shake things up for many Chinese businesses that sell their products on Amazon. These sellers now face a tough decision: raise their prices
The space agency, NASA, has recently seen a significant change in its leadership focused on diversity efforts. Neela Rajendra, who was leading the diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, has been let go. This decision comes after a series of events that atte
The government is taking a major step to tackle the rising number of autism cases. A big research project is underway. The goal is to find out what's behind the increase in autism diagnoses. This project is led by a top official in the health department. The official has set a deadline of Septem
The Nintendo Switch 2 is creating quite a buzz, but not everyone can jump in just yet. Those in the UK are lucky enough to secure their pre-orders, but folks in the US and Canada are still in the waiting game. The delay? New tariffs announced by the US President are causing some headaches for Ninten
