COVID-19 is making a comeback in the U. S. , but it's not as bad as before. As schools reopened and colder months approached, COVID cases and hospitalizations started to climb. However, they are still much lower than in previous years. For the week ending August 9, the COVID hospitalization rate wa
Google's AI chatbot, Gemini, is getting a major upgrade. It will now remember more about your chats to give you better answers. This is part of Google's plan to make Gemini more personal and helpful. But, there's a catch. If you don't want Gemini to remember your chats, you can turn off this feature
Rod Fergusson, the man who has been at the helm of Diablo for the past five years, is moving on. His time with Blizzard saw the launch of Diablo 2: Resurrected, Diablo Immortal, and Diablo 4, along with its expansion, Vessel of Hatred. Fergusson's departure marks a significant shift for the franchis
Cancer is a shape-shifter. It doesn't stay the same. Neither do the genes that fuel it. One such gene, HER2, is well-known for its part in breast and stomach cancers. But it's not just limited to these. Around 3. 5% of all solid tumors have HER2 mutations. This makes it a potential target for treatm
There's a tricky protein called transthyretin (TTR) that can cause big problems. When it misbehaves, it can lead to a disease called ATTR amyloidosis. This disease can hurt many parts of the body, especially the heart and nerves. The problem starts when TTR changes shape and clumps together, forming
People often think that believing in a moral God brings people of the same faith together. But does this belief also help people from different faiths work together? Recent studies show that when people think about God, they tend to trust and be trusted more, not just by their own religious group, b
Attachment styles play a big role in how people handle stress and emotions. Recent research dug deeper into this topic, focusing on something called disorganized attachment. This is when a person's way of connecting with others is mixed up and inconsistent. Most studies on attachment have looked at
Free Trade Zones (FTZs) are like special zones where businesses get extra perks to trade globally. A recent study looked at companies listed on the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges from 2009 to 2022. It found that FTZs really help businesses expand internationally. The study used a method call
People sometimes put things where they shouldn't, and this can lead to big problems. Doctors and nurses have to deal with these cases often. They wanted to find out more about who does this, how often it happens, and what happens to these people. First, they looked at the people involved. They foun
In California, the presence of air conditioning (AC) in homes plays a significant role in health outcomes during hot weather. Researchers have looked at data from 27 cities and found that having AC can lower the risk of heat-related hospital visits. However, it does not completely eliminate the dang
