A recent study has shed light on a concerning trend among young people: the addictive use of technology. The research, which tracked over 4, 000 children from around age 10, found that those who exhibited addictive behavior towards phones, video games, or social media were two to three times more li
In many rural parts of the country, schools are struggling to provide adequate mental health support for their students. In some areas, there is only one mental health professional for every 1, 100 students. This lack of resources is especially concerning given the high rates of depression, anxiety,
In 2021, a big change happened with Medicaid. The American Rescue Plan let states give pregnancy Medicaid coverage for 12 months after birth. This is a huge deal for new parents. But how is this new rule working out? No one really knows yet. Medicaid is a big help for many people. It pays for healt
During the Nazi regime, pharmacology played a significant role. The importance of chemical warfare agents became clear during World War I. Medicines were crucial for treating diseases like malaria and typhoid fever. The goal was to keep soldiers fighting for as long as possible. A recent study look
Scientists wanted to see if certain markers in the uterus could help predict how well frozen embryo transfers would work. Specifically, they looked at BCL6 and SIRT1, two proteins that play a role in cell function. The study focused on the mid-luteal phase, a crucial time in the menstrual cycle for
Tesla has seen another high-profile departure. Omead Afshar, who led manufacturing and operations in North America and Europe, is out. He's the latest in a string of executives to leave the electric car maker. Just last month, Milan Kovac, the head of engineering for Tesla's Optimus robot, also depa
Senators in the US are finally getting a classified briefing about the recent strikes on Iran's nuclear sites, but not without some drama. The White House had to push back the original schedule, which has Democrats pretty upset. They say the administration is keeping them in the dark, especially sin
A recent court decision in Japan has blocked Google from selling certain older Pixel phones. The ruling came after a patent dispute with Pantech, a Korean mobile company. The patents in question involve technology used in 4G networks. The court found that Google had not been cooperative in resolvin
Hip issues, like femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), often get fixed with a hip arthroscopy. But sometimes, the surgery doesn't work as well as hoped. One big reason is that not enough bone is removed during the procedure, a problem known as cam underresection. Doctors use X-rays to check if they'v
In 2015, a significant shift occurred in America when the Supreme Court declared that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry. This ruling, known as Obergefell v Hodges, marked a turning point after a decade of legal battles and changing public opinion. Back in 2004, the first legal sa
