Australia and New Zealand are grappling with the increasing burden of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), a long-term illness that attacks the brain and spinal cord. In 2021, over 33, 000 Australians had been diagnosed with MS. That's a lot of people. The number of MS cases is rising, and so is the complexity
Picture this: A tiny, spherical material that doesn't like water but loves oil. Sounds like something out of a science fiction movie, right? But this is real. Scientists have cooked up a new material called TAPB-TFA. It's a fancy name for a type of material called a covalent organic framework, or CO
Imagine this: You're an adult living in a military community. Where you live matters. Not the scenery or the weather, but something else: the health of your neighbors. Researchers did a study. They looked at military families. These families get moved to different places. It's like a bi
It is a common phenomenon that a person who has a deep interest in something starts to mimic the experiences that are related to it. This happens especially to medical students who end up worrying that they have the same illnesses they're learning about. In Nepal, a study was to figure out how comm
First things first, let's zoom out and look at the big picture. When we talk about the economic side of mental health, especially for new moms and babies, things can get tricky. Usually, studies only look at the immediate costs and benefits from a single person's point of view. This can lead to a bi
Nepal has rules for health research. They have to get approval from the Nepal Health Research Council before they start a study with humans. This is to keep people safe and make sure the study is good. Scientists must be given permission to publish their results. The first step is for t
Cow longevity is a big deal in beef production. It's all about how long cows stay productive in their farming herds. Predicting how long a cow will live is tricky. Her actual longevity is only known when she’s reached the end of life. Researchers provided an interesting insight into cattle genet
Ovarian cancer is a tough diagnosis. Lots of folks have looked into how what we eat can make a difference in how well we do. But there are mixed messages. Some studies say eating right can help, but others aren't so sure. This is important because ovarian cancer is especially hard to beat. The goo
Paxlovid, a clever mix of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir, made headlines as it became the first approved oral treatment for those with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 symptoms. This combination is designed to tackle the virus with minimal fuss. Everything works quite well using two main actors in the body: t
Women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) face a tough challenge. When pregnant, these women experience hyperglycemia, which usually disappears after giving birth. But there is a catch. These women are at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus later in life. It is becoming easier
