You might think that a parent's mental health struggles always hurt their kids, but it turns out that timing matters a lot. A recent study found that kids whose parents faced mental health issues early on were more likely to have serious mental health problems later in life. This isn't just about wh
In 2023, the world saw a worrying surge in measles cases, with numbers climbing to over 10 million. This was a 20% jump from the previous year, according to the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The main culprit? Not enough kids were getting their measles
As the 2024 Butterfield Bermuda Championship kicks off at Port Royal Golf Course, the real competition might not just be between the 120 players. Bad weather is set to join the game, with forecasts predicting a mix of sun, clouds, showers, and gusty winds. This isn't new; weather woes have already c
Every year, many kids get burned. A recent study looked into whether teaching kids about burn safety can actually reduce these injuries. Researchers tried out an educational program in schools. The program had lessons, games, and activities to help kids understand how to stay safe from burns. Scient
Imagine tiny particles of pollution, known as PM2. 5, invading our lungs and causing big trouble. These microscopic critters can lead to inflammation and, in severe cases, cancer. One protein named ANGPTL4 is central to this inflammatory dance. Scientists recently asked, "Can curcumin, the colorful
Under the glow of the cameras, some of the movie world's biggest names descended upon London for the Royal Film Performance of "Gladiator II. " Actor Paul Mescal, known for his dramatic roles, was spotted alongside Connie Nielsen and the legendary Denzel Washington. These stars weren't alone; they w
Video cameras are vital for safety, but with so many hours of footage, figuring out what's normal and what's not can be tough. This research uses the power of ResNet50, VGG19, EfficientNetB7, and the superstar ViT_b16 to smartly shrink video files. By pinpointing key frames, the system avoids exhaus
Last month, New York City Mayor Eric Adams made an unexpected appearance at a food giveaway event in Manhattan. The same event was attended by a Turkish businessman named Sezgin Baran Korkmaz, who is involved in a separate legal case. Korkmaz is suspected to be a potential witness against Mayor Adam
It seems like the tide might be turning for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). After years of seeing record highs, the top three bacterial STIs have started to drop since the Covid pandemic. Syphilis, which is one of the most infectious STIs, went down by 10% in 2023. This is a big deal, especi
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic hit hard, the UK's National Health Service (NHS) has been working on a clever plan. They want to spot the next big disease before it spreads. How? By teaming up with a company called Oxford Nanopore. This company has a super-fast way to read DNA, which can help find
