Ever wondered if smoking weed could make you drink less? A recent study suggests it might. Researchers created a fake bar to test this idea. They gave participants different types of cannabis and tracked how much alcohol they consumed. The results were interesting. People who smoked stronger cannab
Pitaya, the striking pink fruit, is gaining attention for more than just its looks. It's loaded with powerful compounds like polyphenols and betacyanins, which act as defenders against harmful elements in the body. But can it really enhance workouts? A recent study on mice suggests it might. The ex
Scientists have been playing around with sound waves to make chicken meat better. They wanted to see how sound waves and salt levels affect chicken protein when it's frozen and thawed. It turns out, sound waves can make the chicken protein more soluble and change its structure. This helps the protei
In August, trade numbers took a dive. The reason? New tariffs. These taxes on imports and exports started on August 7th. They came from the U. S. government. The result? A big drop in trade. First, let's talk about imports. These are goods and services bought from other countries. In August, they d
Researchers are looking into how much different treatments for jaw pain cost. They want to know which ones give the best results for the money. This is important because most studies so far have only looked at how well these treatments work, not how much they cost. Jaw pain, or temporomandibular di
Data is becoming a big help in the fight against germs. But just having data isn't enough. The real challenge is using it in the right way. Right now, there's a lot we don't know about what infectious disease control (IDC) experts need from data to do their jobs better. Using data in IDC is still n
A person in Washington state has caught a rare bird flu strain that hasn't been seen in humans before. This individual, who has other health issues, got very sick with a high fever, confusion, and breathing problems. Experts say the risk to the public is low. The flu strain, called H5N5, is usually
Isoflurane is a common gas used in surgeries to make patients unconscious and numb to pain. It works by targeting certain channels in nerve cells, but how it affects specific pain-sensing nerves is not fully understood. Researchers studied how isoflurane impacts tetrodotoxin-resistant sodium channel
People with type 2 diabetes and Metabolic dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) often struggle with liver health. A recent study dug into how two different approaches might help: a medication called pemafibrate and a serious lifestyle overhaul. Pemafibrate is a drug that targets sp
A foreign seaweed called Rugulopteryx okamurae has been causing trouble along Morocco's northern coast since 2017. It's not just an ecological issue; it's also affecting the lives of people who depend on the sea for their livelihoods. Researchers have been keeping an eye on this invader from 2019 t
