Did you know that what you eat can play a big role in whether you get type 2 diabetes? A research study in Tehran, called the Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study, took a closer look at this. They created a new way to measure how good your diet is, called the Global Diet Quality Score (GDQS). This score i
Imagine you're a kid growing up with scoliosis, a curve in your spine. Surgeons can use a method called vertebral body tethering (VBT) to fix it. This study looked into how well VBT works for boys and girls. The researchers thought that after two years, both genders would have similar results. Let's
Imagine you're in a lab, and you want to make a super-powerful molecule. Scientists just figured out a cool way to do this in one simple step. They changed the structure of a molecule, added two special groups to a part called a methyl group, and made it both positive and negative at the same time.
Ever wished for a smartwatch that won’t break the bank and lasts longer than a week? Meet the CMF Watch Pro 2—currently discounted on Amazon! This device isn’t from a big-name brand like Samsung or Apple, but it offers impressive battery life and a price tag under $60 during the sale. Wondering why
Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing for the Secretary of Defense position was nothing short of intense. Senators didn't hold back, questioning his past behavior and fitness for the role. They highlighted his alleged sexual misconduct and the non-disclosure agreement (NDA) he signed after being accus
Cervical cancer continues to affect minoritized women disproportionately due to low screening rates and incomplete follow-ups. One key hurdle is that these women often face structural and emotional barriers to getting colposcopies, a crucial exam for detecting early signs of cervical cancer. Tried-
Scotland is dealing with a serious problem. It has one of the highest drug-related death rates in Europe. This sad fact has led to a push for safer drug consumption facilities (SDCFs) to be tested in the country. Edinburgh, in particular, is looking into opening these facilities to combat drug-relat
Ever thought about snagging some wireless earbuds for your workouts? The Beats Powerbeats Pro might just be your best bet. Right now, Best Buy has them up for grabs at a whopping 50% off! That means you can get them for just $100 instead of their usual $200 price tag. But here’s the catch: these ear
Ever wondered how deep someone should be asleep to best see their sleep troubles? This study dove into that question. It focused on patients with obstructive sleep apnea and used a clever mix of tools—a technique called bispectrometry and polysomnography. These tools helped the researchers figure ou
In the early days of Star Trek: Discovery, Starfleet ships used a nifty tech called holographic communicators. These communicators let ships talk to each other with colorful, floating holograms. But in the thirty-second century, these communicators vanish from the show. So, what happened? It turns
