April 20th, or 420, is a well-known date among cannabis enthusiasts. It's a day when many people gather to celebrate and consume marijuana. This day has gained significant attention, not just for the festivities, but also for the increased number of emergency department visits that occur on this dat
Bacteria have a sneaky way of sticking together and forming tough-to-kill communities called biofilms. These biofilms are a big problem in hospitals, as they can resist standard treatments and cause serious infections. To tackle this issue, scientists have been exploring the use of tiny particles ca
In the United States, the relationship between doctors and guns is complicated. Doctors who own guns often struggle to talk about gun safety with their patients. This is especially true for those who treat injuries from gun violence. A recent effort tried to understand why this is the case. The iss
Every year, over 800, 000 people in the United States experience a heart attack. For those who have already had one, avoiding a second one is crucial. Recent findings shed light on how simple lifestyle changes can make a big difference. People who have had a heart attack often worry about havin
The effects of climate change are far-reaching, impacting everything from weather patterns to public health. One group often overlooked in these discussions is young sex workers and gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (gbMSM) in Nairobi, Kenya. These individuals face unique challenge
AI models are becoming a big deal in weather forecasting. They are supposed to help us predict extreme weather events. But there is a problem. These models are trained on past weather data. They struggle with events that are so rare, they weren't in the training data. These rare events are called "g
In January 2024, Chinese officials gave the green light to nirsevimab. This drug is designed to shield infants from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). In Shanghai, researchers wanted to see if using nirsevimab for babies was a good deal. They looked at two plans: giving the shot all year or just dur
Endometrial cancer is one of the most common cancers that affect the female reproductive system. It's particularly common in women who have gone through menopause. Many people are aware that being overweight increases the risk of this type of cancer. However, there's a lot of confusion about whet
Cancer rates are climbing, especially among the young. This has sparked a fresh look at how early life experiences might set the stage for future health problems. One big idea is that what happens in the womb can have lasting effects on a person's health. This concept, known as fetal programming, su
The tech world is buzzing with news of an unexpected alliance. Elon Musk's Grok chatbot will now call Microsoft's data centers home. This move comes despite an ongoing legal battle between Musk and Microsoft over contributions to OpenAI, which Musk helped establish. Now, Musk runs his own A
