Have you ever thought about how technology can affect older adults' minds? In China, researchers are looking into this question, focusing on what's known as the "digital divide. " This divide happens when some people have easy access to computers and the internet, while others don't. It turns out th
Big events like the Great Recession of 2008/9 and the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020-2021 didn't just affect economies – they also impacted how people felt about their lives. Researchers looked at data from six different surveys across Europe and found that people reported feeling less happy during these
You might have heard about people getting their genes tested to learn more about their health or ancestry. But what about folks in Brazil? A recent study took a closer look at why Brazilians are buying these tests and how it's affecting their lives. Researchers did an online survey with over 1, 500
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, TikTok has become a go-to app for both fun and gathering information. It's not just young folks who are using it; older adults are getting in on the action too. Digital tech, with TikTok leading the way, has become a big part of daily life for seniors. While th
Google is experimenting with a new feature in Wear OS 5. 1 that could allow users to play music directly from their Android smartwatch's built-in speakers. This update is based on Android 15, unlike the previous Wear OS 5, which was based on Android 14. The feature, spotted in the developer release
Di-butyl phthalate (DBP), a common plastic softener, is a sneaky enemy to our lungs. When breathed in, it can cause severe damage, especially in those with asthma. Scientists studied how DBP affects lung cells and found it triggers inflammation and makes lungs more prone to fibrosis, a condition whe
Think about it: the COVID-19 vaccine brought hope, but did it also bring division? Germans in late 2021 experienced something interesting. A large representative sample of 6, 100 people showed that prejudice was higher among the vaccinated towards the unvaccinated, and vice versa. This wasn't just r
Have you ever thought about how pets like dogs and cats can help us understand and treat human diseases? These furry friends are actually becoming important models in translational medicine. Unlike lab animals like mice and rats, pets naturally get diseases similar to humans, such as diabetes, cance
Imagine this: Virginia's governor, Glenn Youngkin, is inviting folks who will be working in the upcoming Trump administration to move to Virginia instead of Washington, D. C. , or Maryland. He believes Virginia is a better place to live and work. Youngkin posted a personal invitation on Twitter, hig
Dasatinib is a key medicine for treating chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), but some patients' cells become resistant to it. This resistance is partly due to a protein called ABCG2 that kicks dasatinib out of the cells. Febuxostat, normally used to treat gout, can block ABCG2. A recent study looked int
