Do you know what's lurking in your food? Tetracyclines, a type of antibiotic used in livestock, can leave traces in the food we eat. Traditional detection methods are complicated and time-consuming. That's where Zn-BTC-BDC-NH2, or ZTD, comes in. This special material, made from zinc and organic liga
Ever wondered what influences teens' decisions to undergo gender-affirming surgery? A thorough look into the topic reveals that family, religion, and healthcare providers play significant roles. Let's dive in! First, family support is a big deal. Acceptance and encouragement from parents and siblin
Psychiatric disorders are a big concern for public health. We know childhood challenges can raise the risk of these disorders. But have you ever thought about how other factors outside the family might play a role? A study looked at this by using out-of-home care (OHC) as a way to understand these c
In a sudden turn of events, a sinkhole the size of a large swimming pool opened up in Saitama City, Japan, on Tuesday morning. The unexpected collapse happened at a busy intersection, catching a truck off guard and pulling it down. This enormous crater, stretching about 32 feet wide and 16 feet deep
When it comes to vaccines, teens with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) often get left behind. Studies show that their vaccine rates are lower than those of their peers without disabilities. This is a problem we need to tackle, especially since very little research has been done abou
Ovarian cancer keeps claiming lives silently due to its late detection and high recurrence rates. One key reason is the role of chronic inflammation, which drives cancer progression. Specific cytokines like IL-6, TNF-α, and IL-8, along with pathways like NF-kB and STAT3, get overactive in ovarian ca
Did you know that Mongolia has taken a significant step towards improving mental health services for kids and teens? They've just launched their very first official training program for child and adolescent psychiatry (CAP) specialists. This isn't something they did alone; they teamed up with expert
Imagine this: A skier falls 1, 000 feet and breaks his leg in the freezing cold of Washington state. It sounds like a dire situation, but thanks to the Apple Watch, it didn't turn into a tragedy. The watch's Emergency SOS feature came to the rescue. Here's how it went down. The Chelan County Sherif
Eating disorders are becoming a big problem for teens, with serious health issues coming along for the ride. That's why it's crucial to look into the treatments out there and see how they work. While adults and teens share some similarities when it comes to eating disorders, treating teens requires
Meet a young person dealing with a rare condition called congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). It's a genetic issue that messes with the body's hormone production, leading to too much of some hormones and not enough of others. This makes it tough to manage weight, blood pressure, and sugar levels. D
