Ever wondered how you can get the latest research findings quickly? The American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy (AJHP) has an exciting way to keep you in the loop. They've decided to post accepted manuscripts online right after peer review and editing, even before they're professionally formatted
Ever wondered how scientists study child deaths? One method is Minimally Invasive Tissue Sampling (MITS), which helps understand the causes of child mortality. This process is used in countries with high child death rates, like Ethiopia. But guess what? In many places, people worry if this method go
Did you know that essential oils can save mangoes from rotting? Scientists found that a tiny molecule called trans-2-hexenal, which is part of many plant oils, can stop a nasty fungus called Neofusicoccum parvum from making mangoes go bad. This fungus is a big problem for mango farmers, but this lit
``Transplants can save lives, but they also bring risks. One big worry is posttransplant diabetes mellitus (PTDM), a type of diabetes that can happen after a liver transplant. A study looked at over 10 years of data from the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) to figure out why some
Have you ever wondered how unique our bodies can be? A recent case study found something extraordinary in a 34-year-old woman's brain. Usually, the posterior cerebral artery (PCA) has a pretty standard path. But not in this case! The right side of her brain had not one, but two PCAs. One was typical
College campuses today offer special programs for students with intellectual disabilities (ID). A recent study looked into how these students experience and think about physical activity (PA). Researchers talked to eight students in a US college program to learn more. They found that most students o
Let's talk about something really important: taking care of new moms after they've had their babies. This is especially crucial for families who might not have much money. We'll focus on a study that looked into how home visits can help with both regular and emergency postpartum care. Imagine you'r
Have you ever wondered how to make composting more efficient? A recent study found that combining special bacteria with iron can speed up the breakdown of plastics and keep more nitrogen in the soil. These scientists used a mix of biochar (which is like charcoal made from plants) and specific bacter
Sonic the Hedgehog 3's post-credits scene introduced two exciting new characters: Shadow the Hedgehog and Metal Sonic. Director Jeff Fowler shared that these characters were chosen to shake things up in the franchise. Shadow, voiced by Keanu Reeves, is a beloved anti-hero from the games. Metal Sonic
Women going through postmenopause and suffering from early-stage breast cancer often rely on hormone therapy (HT) to delay cancer's return. But HT comes with side effects that can take a toll on their overall well-being. There's a way to make it better, though. A mix of exercise and health education
