Did you know that the heat might be affecting your mental well-being? Yes, you read it right! A recent study found that adolescents from two European countries were more likely to exhibit psychiatric symptoms when exposed to higher temperatures. Researchers from these countries looked into how clima
Have you ever wondered what it's like to live with Long COVID (LC) in the UK? A recent study set out to find some answers. It wasn't about lab results or medical jargon. It was about real people dealing with real issues. The big question was, "How much do cognitive symptoms impact those with Long CO
Are you feeling tired and out of breath long after your COVID infection? You're not alone. Many people still face issues like fatigue, breathing problems, and brain fog over a year post-recovery. But what's really happening inside their bodies? And why do some improve while others don't? A large-sca
Adolescent depression can have a big impact on daily life and future growth. Scientists believe that both childhood and teen years play a role in these symptoms. Machine learning, a fancy tool in data science, is being used more and more to understand teen depression. But here’s the thing: most stud
You might think honey is just a sweet treat, but in France, some honey jars hold a hidden danger. Customs officials have caught a lot of illegal honey recently, mainly from Turkey, North Africa, and Southeast Asia. This honey isn't like your usual jar; it's falsely advertised as a natural sexual boo
Ever wondered how daily habits might affect your mood? A recent study in Japan took a deep dive into this question. They tracked a large group of people over time to see which lifestyle choices could help keep the blues away. What's interesting is that they looked at men and women separately, becaus
Recently, a dramatic increase in norovirus cases has been detected across the United States. This highly contagious stomach bug, often dubbed the "winter vomiting bug, " has infected approximately 28 percent of Americans who have been tested in early January. That's roughly 820 confirmed cases, mark
A recent study looked into whether taking dietary supplements had any effect on COVID-19 symptoms. Researchers from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences surveyed over 27, 000 adults who were tested for COVID-19. They found that people who had symptoms were more likely to take supplements,
Did you know that how parents handle their emotions and actions during a divorce can greatly influence their kids' behavior? This study looked into how different parental styles affect single children versus those with siblings in a divorce setting. The focus was on understanding how kids show anxie
Pregnancy can bring a lot of changes, and one of the less pleasant ones is dealing with gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms. These are quite common and can really affect a pregnant woman's quality of life. Often, doctors who specialize in pregnancies (obstetricians) and those who deal with GI problems (g
