Think about it, tobacco is not just bad for your health, it's killing around a million people every year in India alone. It's a big deal! But guess what? Religion can actually help people kick the habit. No, really! A recent study found that cultural and religious beliefs can play a big role in chan
Ever wondered how age influences the way we remember and order our life events? A fascinating study took a deep dive into this question by exploring how people of different ages recall both positive and negative autobiographical memories (AMs). The research involved 364 participants, ranging from 18
Imagine a holiday gift-wrapped by lawmakers, tailored just for lobbyists. In Washington, over 13, 000 lobbyists are salivating over the chance to undo rules they didn't like. This sneaky trick is called the Congressional Review Act, which lets new leaders erase rules from the last few months of the
African American smokers often face more hurdles when trying to quit smoking compared to White individuals. They not only have less success but also deal with more health issues related to tobacco. Understanding what makes quitting harder for them is crucial. This study looked into several factors t
Hair loss can be a real bummer, and many people turn to medicine like Minoxidil and Finasteride to help. But these drugs can have side effects that make people stop using them. That's where photobiomodulation (PBM) comes in. It's safe and non-invasive, making it a promising alternative. Scientists w
Tobacco waste is a big problem, but it could also be a big solution. Scientists have been looking into how to reuse and recycle tobacco waste to make it eco-friendly. They studied 168 different tobacco extracts from four main types of tobacco: flue-cured, dark air-cured, Burley, and Oriental. These
Memories start as personal experiences, called episodic memories. Over time, they lose detail and blend into our general knowledge, becoming semantic memories. This process is called semantization. Scientists have been studying how these two types of memories interact for a long time. They're especi
Imagine trying to help people stop smoking using digital programs. One big challenge is keeping users engaged. Earlier studies found a way to spot those who might quit the program early on. This study aims to see if that method works for other programs and ways of doing things. The goal is to help p
The US Supreme Court has chosen not to review a case brought by major tobacco companies against the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The companies were arguing that the FDA’s rule requiring graphic health warnings on cigarette packages and ads violates their First Amendment rights. The FDA's rule
Ever heard of tiny powerhouses living inside chicken guts? Meet Ligilactobacillus salivarius—a bacteria with a trick up its sleeve. Inside these microscopic beings lies a repA-type megaplasmid, housing a gene for salivaricin P (salP), a class IIb bacteriocin. Scientists decided to dig deeper into th
