Depression is becoming more common in young people between 13 and 17. It's crucial to find ways to help them that are as effective as, if not better than, traditional therapies or drugs. One approach that might work is getting them to exercise more. However, there's a lack of strong evidence showing
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a tough nut to crack. When patients receive adjuvant capecitabine, doctors aren't quite sure how the HER2 protein will impact their survival. Let's dive into this puzzle. First, what's HER2? It's a protein that can sometimes go into overdrive in breast cancer
You might think that hot weather only makes you sweat, but it can also change your blood pressure. According to a study in Bangladesh, when the temperature goes up, our blood pressure can go down. This isn't just because our skin blood vessels open up to cool us off. The heat also affects how much p
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the crucial role of a country's regulatory abilities. Nations had to fast-track new vaccine technologies amidst scientific uncertainty and political pressure, a particularly tough challenge for middle-income countries with less experience in crisis regulation. How did c
Imagine a life changed by a small device. Nick Fournie, now 62, knows this well. His depression journey started 40 years ago, turning his life upside down. Medications caused more harm than good. Then, a nurse suggested vagus nerve stimulation (VNS). This treatment uses electric pulses to stimulate
Ever wondered how cells work together to shape an organism? During animal development, cells undergo processes like convergent extension, which changes the shape of tissues. While we know how genes drive this process on a large scale, we're still figuring out how individual cells control it locally.
Have you ever wondered how certain cells in our body fight cancer? Well, let's talk about a special protein called Bestrophin-4 (BEST4). This protein is part of a family that helps control the flow of calcium and chloride in our cells. Scientists have found that BEST4 is really important in mature
People often talk about how digital mental health tools are helpful. But what really matters to those who use them? A recent study dug into that question, focusing on what users think about digital and traditional ways to manage depression. The researchers wanted to know more than just if these too
In Nigeria, teens who've tangled with the law or are in the welfare system face a tough reality. Many have been through some rough stuff as kids. We're talking about things like being ignored, seeing violence, or even being hurt. This can lead to big mental health problems, like feeling super sad (d
You might have heard about apps that aim to help with depression. But how effective are they, really? And do college students actually use them enough to make a difference? A recent study set out to answer these questions. They took a cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) approach and tweaked it to fi
