Psychedelics have been part of human culture for centuries, with strong links to spiritual practices. Now, scientists are exploring their potential to heal mental health issues like PTSD, depression, and anxiety. These drugs work by changing how brain areas communicate with each other, making the br
Across Australia, women from different ethnic backgrounds face unique challenges and benefits when it comes to maintaining healthy lifestyles after giving birth. A recent study, which combined surveys and interviews, explored these differences among Oceanian, Asian, and other women who had given bir
Well, the Australian Open final did not go as planned for Aryna Sabalenka. The world's top-ranked tennis player lost to Madison Keys, and she showed her frustration in a big way. Right after the match, Sabalenka was seen on TV smashing her racket. She also covered her face with a towel and quickly l
In the field of medical science, doctors have found a new approach to treating brain tumors in children. This method involves giving radiation therapy twice. You might be thinking, "Why would they do that? " Well, there's a reason behind it. Doctors have seen that sometimes, radiation therapy doesn'
Novak Djokovic, one of tennis' greatest players, recently faced a setback at the Australian Open. He had to withdraw from the semifinals due to a torn leg muscle. This isn't the first time Djokovic has encountered an injury during a Grand Slam tournament. Last year, he had to leave the French Open w
The internet is buzzing with claims about "autism detox treatments, " promising to remove heavy metals and reverse autism diagnoses. These products, often made with zeolite, are targeted at kids and come in forms like tinctures and sprays. The FDA isn't buying it—they warn that these treatments aren
When babies are sick and in the hospital, one of the biggest challenges for healthcare professionals is quickly and effectively evaluating their conditions. Current methods rely too much on personal opinions, which can vary from one person to another. That's where the Infant Nursing Assessment Scale
Imagine walking through a crowd. You might feel a slight push from someone passing by, but you probably won’t notice the sensation of your own steps. This is because our brains are skilled at distinguishing between sensations caused by our own actions and those generated by external factors. Scienti
2024 was a fantastic year for horror film lovers. Movies like "Nosferatu, " "Red Rooms, " "I Saw the TV Glow, " and "Longlegs" wowed critics and audiences alike. But you wouldn't know it from this year's Oscar nominations. The Academy seemed to have a blind spot for horror again, except for the rare
Gavin Newsom entered his role as governor in 2018 amidst one of California's most devastating events: the Camp Fire. Before he even took office, he joined then-President Donald Trump and then-Governor Jerry Brown to assess the fire's damage. Over six years later, Newsom will meet Trump again, but th
