A recent study in Northern Italy explored how personal beliefs and alternative medicine use affect views on vaccines. It turns out that spirituality and the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) can make people more cautious about vaccines. This includes both COVID-19 vaccines and thos
Dementia affects many people in care homes. A recent study looked at how photos can help. The idea was to use digital pictures to boost the mood and engagement of residents with dementia. It also aimed to support their caregivers, both professional and family members. The study was part of a bigger
The trade war has taken a new turn, this time playing out on social media platforms like TikTok. Chinese factories have started promoting their products directly to American consumers, trying to bypass the hefty tariffs imposed by the U. S. government. Some users on TikTok claim to be the original m
Gayle King, a well-known journalist, recently took a trip to space with Blue Origin, a company owned by Jeff Bezos. This journey sparked a lot of talk and criticism from various people, including fans, celebrities, and even some of her friends. King, who had a strong fear of flying, overcame it to e
Measles cases surged across the U. S. this winter, catching many off guard. Health professionals expected a prompt response from the nation's top health agency. Instead, they waited weeks for guidance on how to tackle the spreading illness. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finally sent
There are two types of water beetles that have developed unique ways to swim. These beetles are part of the Hydrophilidae family. One type, called Amphiops, swims upside down using its middle legs. The other type, which includes Berosus, swims right-side up using its middle and back legs. This is qu
Europe has been trying to help immigrants fit in for a long time. The way they've been doing this has changed a lot over the years and from one country to another. These days, most countries have some kind of "civic integration" program. These programs focus on teaching immigrants the "right" values
The quest to make hydrogen fuel more accessible has led scientists to focus on a special group of materials called 2D transition metal dichalcogenides (2D-TMDs). These materials are like tiny, layered building blocks that offer plenty of surface area for reactions to happen. The goal is to tweak the
In long-term care facilities, managing diabetes is a big deal. The usual advice is to avoid low blood sugar, known as hypoglycemia, and high blood sugar that causes symptoms. But is this enough? Continuous glucose monitoring, or CGM, is a tool that tracks blood sugar levels all day. It was used to
Spinal issues in children are more common than many people realize. One specific condition is called spondylolysis. It is a defect in a part of the spine called the pars interarticularis. This defect can cause pain or may not cause any symptoms at all. By the age of 6, about 4 out of 100 childre
