Scientists in Jammu, India, recently looked into how different contraceptive methods affect the microbes living in the vagina and the risk of reproductive tract infections (RTIs) in married women. They studied 796 women of reproductive age, asking about their contraceptive choices and history of RTI
Have you ever noticed that it's hard to concentrate when someone else is doing the same task as you? That's because our brains are wired to focus on one thing at a time. Researchers have found that when tasks are similar around you, your brain can get muddled. Picture this: you're trying to solve a
Scientists took a close look at five different methods to extract dietary fiber (DF) from Chinese chestnuts. These methods included using just enzymes (E-DF), a mix of enzymes and acid (EAc-DF), enzymes and alkaline (EAl-DF), ultrasonic waves with enzymes (EU-DF), and microwaves with enzymes (EM-DF)
Ever wondered how much pain you'll feel after getting your wisdom teeth out? A recent study dug into this question, focusing on teenagers who had their lower third molars removed. The study looked at how different people handle pain, how quickly they recover, and how these experiences change over ti
Political pundit Alexi McCammond shared her insights on MSNBC about Donald Trump's pledge to lower grocery prices. The soon-to-be president hinted that this might not be an easy task and suggested he wouldn't be to blame if it didn't happen. McCammond, an opinion editor at the Washington Post, comme
Bill Belichick, the NFL's second-most winning coach, has signed on to lead North Carolina's football team. His contract, though, has raised some eyebrows. Here's why: If Belichick decides to leave before June 1, 2025, it'll cost him $10 million. But if he leaves right before or after the 2025 season
It’s not every day that a stay-at-home dad stumbles upon music history. Recently, former California Highway Patrol officer Gregg Musgrove found himself in possession of a remarkable discovery. In an abandoned storage unit in the San Fernando Valley, Musgrove stumbled upon a treasure trove of unrelea
Ever wondered how the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)—the biggest compartment in our cells—moves things around inside? This is a big deal, especially for understanding diseases that happen when the ER doesn't form right. Scientists think the ER might use tiny muscle-like contractions to move stuff around
Have you ever wished to tell websites, "Hey, hands off my privacy"? Firefox started this idea with "Do Not Track" over 13 years ago. But now, they've called it quits on this feature as of version 135. You won't see that option anymore in the Website Privacy Preference section. Why? Well, many sites
Using contraception is a smart way to prevent unexpected pregnancies. But did you know that women who were born in other countries and now live in the US are less likely to use it compared to women born here? This study wanted to figure out why that is. They looked at data from a big survey done in
