Last month, a teenager in Canada made headlines when she fought for her life due to a severe bird flu infection. Her symptoms started with pink eye and a fever, and she initially tested positive for influenza A. Further testing revealed she had the H5N1 virus, which is bird flu. Bird flu is caused b
Psychiatry, the study of mental health, relies heavily on research to understand and treat mental illnesses. Imagine trying to solve a puzzle without all the pieces. That's what psychiatry would be like without research. It's the key to unlocking the mysteries of the mind. Research helps psychiatri
Get ready for a big change in the social media world! TikTok, the popular video app with over 170 million US users, is set to be shut down in the US next Sunday. This is happening because of a law passed by Congress back in April, which requires TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to sell it
Living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) can be tough, and many people with this condition also deal with depression and anxiety. A recent study set out to understand why some people with CKD experience these mental health issues more than others. They looked at personal factors and the services ava
On a cold day in Orchard Park, NY, the Denver Broncos stumbled in their wild-card game against the Buffalo Bills. Behind quarterback Bo Nix, the team looked keen, but coach Sean Payton's play-calling turned conservative and costly. The Broncos tossed too many passes early in the game, which didn't q
People living in the Hirakud Command Area of Odisha, India, are battling a silent enemy—chronic kidney disease (CKD) and anemia. This isn't your typical CKD; it's a mystery version, known as CKDu. Researchers decided to dig deeper, linking these health issues to something alarming: pesticides and he
Skin diseases are a global problem, affecting millions and posing serious health risks. Diagnosing these diseases can be tough, needing careful exams, medical history reviews, and lab tests. As diseases get more complex, spotting them becomes harder. This research uses a deep learning model with tra
Did you know that sea ice can influence how some underwater plants in Antarctica grow and what nutrients they provide? Scientists looked at how different amounts of sea ice affect four common marine plants along the Western Antarctic Peninsula. They found that while sea ice coverage can change how m
So, you're a budding nutritionist looking to team up with the food industry? That's great! But let's face it, the real world can be tricky. You might feel like you're jumping into the deep end with your eyes closed. Don't worry, we've got your back. Here are some smart strategies to help you build s
Klaus and Mary Main's journey in attachment research spans over 50 years, filled with professional collaborations and personal bonds. The first encounter happened in 1973 at Mary Ainsworth's lab in Baltimore, where their mutual interest in attachment research blossomed. Both launched longitudinal st
