Climate change is a big problem for our health and the systems that take care of it. It's like a double burden because it affects both our direct health and the systems that protect us. Scientists have looked at a lot of studies to figure out what the main issues are and where there are gaps in our
Ever heard of paper mills? They're secretive groups that craft low-quality or fake research papers for cash. A bunch of researchers called United2Act have teamed up to highlight this issue. They've come up with five big questions about paper mills that need more attention and support. First off, ho
Imagine you could predict if someone with chronic liver disease might develop liver cancer using a simple, non-invasive test. That's what researchers set out to do. They focused on a method called vibration-controlled transient elastography (VCTE), which measures liver stiffness to gauge fibrosis. T
Let's talk about inflammation, the silent culprit behind many health issues like obesity, metabolic syndrome, and heart disease. It's even linked to a higher risk of dying. Doctors have found that whole-body cryotherapy (W-BC), a fancy term for full-body cold treatment, can help people with certain
Positron emission tomography (PET) scans using special tracers can help doctors spot psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in its early stages. PsA causes joint damage and bone changes, which these scans can pick up. Researchers compared two types of PET scans—68Ga-FAPI and 18F-NaF—to see which works better. 6
Shohei Ohtani, a Japanese baseball star playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers, just won his third Most Valuable Player (MVP) award. This time, it's his first in the National League, adding to his two previous wins in the American League with the Los Angeles Angels. Ohtani's achievements have sparked a
Deep within the mouse brain, in the subventricular zone, lies a special group of cells called neural stem cells (NSCs). These cells give birth to others called transient-amplifying progenitors (TAPs), which in turn generate neuroblasts (NBs). These cells all play important roles in a process called
Did you know that a hormone in your body could help with more than just diabetes? Let's talk about GLP1 therapies. These treatments are usually used to manage type 2 diabetes. But now, scientists are finding new ways to use them. GLP1 therapies work by mimicking a natural hormone in your body. This
You know how important it is to stick to your multiple sclerosis (MS) medication. But did you know that missing appointments could affect how long you stay on your disease-modifying therapy (DMT)? A recent study looked into this. Researchers wanted to find out if skipping appointments could predict
Ever wished you could read a voice message instead of listening to it? WhatsApp has just made that possible! The messaging app, owned by Meta, is rolling out a new feature called voice message transcripts. This handy tool is perfect for when you're on the go or in a noisy place. It's similar to a fe
