Ever wondered how to keep baby chicks healthy? Well, scientists have been looking into it. They found out that baby chicks are super vulnerable to diseases right after they hatch. This is because their immune system takes a few weeks to fully develop. So, researchers decided to test something ne
Imagine trying to use a map from the 1950s to navigate a city today. It wouldn't work, right? The same goes for health-related quality of life (HRQoL) value sets. These sets help figure out how many quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) people might gain from healthcare. But, many of these value s
Asteroid 2024 YR4 is currently making headlines. This space rock is estimated to be between 131 and 295 feet wide. It was spotted by the Gemini South Telescope in Chile on February 7, 2025. The telescope is located high in the Andes mountains. This telescope is a powerful tool for spotting objects i
Ovarian stimulation and egg freezing, or oocyte cryopreservation, have become hot topics in fertility discussions. But what happens when these procedures are considered for adolescents? This is a tricky subject with both clinical and ethical challenges. First, let's talk about the clinical side. Do
Medicines are expensive. Health systems around the world are trying to figure out how to make them more affordable. One way to do this is to look at how doctors prescribe medicines, how pharmacists give them out, and how much we spend on them. These are big factors in the cost of healthcare. But the
Celebrity culture is a big deal, especially for young people. It's not just about fandom; it can also affect how they feel about their bodies and what they eat. This is especially true for adolescents in China. A recent study looked into the link between celebrity worship and disordered eating habit
Jaw pain, or temporomandibular disorder (TMD), is a common issue. It can be tough to deal with, especially for teens. People have been trying different ways to fix it. A recent study aimed to find out if a mix of exercises, hands-on therapy, and health education could help. They wanted to see if
Violence is a major problem that affects the health and rights of young people. This piece looks at what we know about how common violence is, what puts young people at risk, and what can be done to stop it. It focuses on adolescents and young people in Sub-Saharan Africa. First, let's talk about t
China's students have faced unique challenges in the wake of COVID-19. With restrictions lifted, schools reopened, and social interactions resumed, the spotlight has shifted to the mental well-being of adolescents and young adults. This shift is crucial as it highlights the need to understand how tr
Photosystem II (PSII) in peas has a surprising ability to speed up water oxidation. This is due to a high level of carbonic anhydrase activity. Scientists used a special fluorescent dye called pyranine to measure this activity. The results were astonishing. The activity was much higher than previous
