Long ago, fishermen near Peru and Ecuador noticed something odd. Every few years, the ocean water near their fishing spots would get warmer. This warm water drove fish away, making it tough for the fishermen to catch enough to eat. They called this strange event "El Niño, " which means "The Child" i
Nepal is looking at new ways to protect babies from RSV, a nasty virus. The World Health Organization has two ideas: vaccines for moms or special antibodies for infants. These are already used in rich countries, but Nepal needs to check if they make sense for their budget. RSV can be really bad for
People have been using a plant called Ligustrum lucidum in traditional Chinese medicine for a long time. Scientists have been paying a lot of attention to a part of this plant called FLL-P. This part of the plant has been changed in a lab to make it work better. This change is called acetylation. Th
A recent investigation has uncovered a surprising twist in the world of diabetes management. It seems that a widely used diabetes medication, metformin, might be interfering with the positive effects of regular physical activity. This finding is quite unexpected, as exercise is typically encouraged
Winter in the U. S. often brings harsh weather conditions. These include storms, dropping temperatures, and strong winds. These winds can be powerful enough to tip over boats or send tree branches flying. This creates risks for anyone outside and makes driving or boating more dangerous. Gale warnin
SSRIs, or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, are commonly prescribed for depression. They work by increasing serotonin levels in the brain. Serotonin is a chemical that regulates mood, among other things. However, too much serotonin can lead to unwanted side effects, such as a decreased sex dr
Antibiotics in rivers are a big problem. They hurt nature and people. But how bad is it? And what can we do? Scientists used smart tech to find out. They looked at rivers all over the world. They found that rain and lots of farm animals make the problem worse. In Africa, rivers are in big trouble.
Smartwatches have become more than just gadgets for counting steps. Over the years, they have evolved to include health features that claim to detect serious conditions like atrial fibrillation and sleep apnea. The latest addition is the ability to flag hypertension, a condition that affects about h
A recent study dug into how DDTs and genes team up to mess with our cholesterol levels. Researchers tracked over 6, 000 people from Wuhan and Zhuhai, checking their DDT levels and cholesterol at the start and six years later. They found that DDTs, especially one called p, p'-DDT, can push up bad cho
Mass Effect fans have been buzzing about the latest N7 Day update. It hinted at big things for Mass Effect 5. The update came with a blog post. It thanked fans and said the team is still working hard. It also mentioned a TV show set after Shepard's story. But the real surprise was hidden in the text
