When it comes to using artificial intelligence (AI) in elderly care, geriatric nurses have a lot to say. A recent study talked to 17 of them, and their thoughts were all over the place. Some nurses were really excited about how AI could make their jobs easier. They thought it could help them diagnos
You might think fatty liver disease is only for overweight folks. Surprise! About 20% of people with this condition are actually thin. This isn't just about being obese; it's about how your body handles fat and sugar. When your liver stores too much fat, it's called hepatic steatosis. And even if yo
Ever wondered how tiny microbes can control the lives of insects? Well, scientists discovered that the weevil Ceratapion basicorne, used to fight a weed called yellow starthistle, has a problem. In labs where these weevils are controlled, many of them end up being female. This isn't natural; usually
In Brazil, prostate cancer affects a large number of men each year, with around 71, 730 cases reported annually. The main treatment for advanced hormone-sensitive prostate cancer is androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). However, advanced drugs called androgen receptor pathway inhibitors (ARPIs) are no
Imagine being a young child in Israel during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study peeks into the lives of 50 Israeli kids aged 3 to 6, from middle to high socioeconomic backgrounds. Using a card game to talk to them, researchers found out how they dealt with the pandemic. They noticed four big themes:
Last week, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell spoke at an event in Dallas. He emphasized the importance of the Fed's independence from politics. Powell got a big laugh from the crowd when he avoided talking about President Trump's plans to deport undocumented immigrants. He made it clear that po
Let's talk about how we measure and improve our bodies' ability to use oxygen during exercise. Scientists are wondering if there's a better way to set exercise intensity to boost this ability, called VO2 max. They compared two methods: traditional intensity anchors (like heart rate zones) and physio
Did you know that some drugs designed for weight loss might also be helpful for people dealing with alcohol addiction? A study published in JAMA Psychiatry suggests that Ozempic and Wegovy, both containing semaglutide, could play a significant role. Researchers in Sweden looked at around 228, 000 pe
Get ready, Central America! Tropical Storm Sara is on its way, and it's packing a punch. This storm is expected to hit the Caribbean soon and could bring serious problems to parts of Central America. Scientists are warning that the storm might reach the US next week, so people living on the eastern
Senator John Thune from South Dakota has been chosen as the new leader of the Senate Republicans, stepping into the role previously held by Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky. Thune defeated Senator John Cornyn from Texas and Senator Rick Scott from Florida to secure the position. This change comes
