Do you know how often people wear contact lenses? This question has been asked annually in an international survey for the past 30 years, starting in 1996 and continuing up to 2025. This ongoing survey is like a time capsule, giving us a glimpse into how contact lens prescribing habits have changed
You might think calligraphy is just for talented hands, but it could be a brain game-changer, too! A study found that older adults who doubled their calligraphy practice time saw their brains' memory and thinking areas chatting more effectively. The study picked Chinese folks aged between 55 and 75
Imagine waking up on Christmas morning to the sound of explosions. That's what happened in Ukraine when Russia launched a surprise attack with missiles and drones. The target? Key cities and energy infrastructure. The goal? To make Ukrainians suffer in the cold and dark. It's a harsh move, aiming to
After a quiet Christmas, massive waves are about to pound the California coast again. Northern California is expecting waves up to 30 feet high from Thursday to Sunday. A high-surf advisory warns people to be cautious around the water. The Bay Area will also experience temperatures around 60 degrees
Imagine if we could switch off a specific protein that helps cancer grow and spread. That's what scientists are trying to do with a protein called METTL3. This protein, along with its partner METTL14, is like a tiny artist that adds a special mark to our body's instructions, or RNA. This mark, calle
Being a Physician Assistant/Associate (PA) educator can be tough. It's like juggling many balls at once – teaching, grading, advising, mentoring, interviewing, researching, and writing. A recent study showed that over half (52. 4%) of these educators thought about leaving their jobs in the past year
Actor John Reardon, known for his roles in "Hudson & Rex" and "Arctic Air, " recently took to Instagram to share his cancer journey. At 49, he revealed that he has been fighting tonsil cancer. Reardon posted a picture of himself dressed up and another of him in a hospital bed, highlighting the stark
The Islamic group HTS, formerly known as Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, recently seized control of Syria's capital, Damascus. Unlike its counterparts, the Taliban in Afghanistan, HTS is eager to stand out. HTS leader Ahmad al-Sharaa, previously known as Abu Muhammad al-Jolani, has pledged to take a different
Palm kernel meal (PKM) is tough for non-ruminant animals to digest due to its high fibre content, mostly mannan. A new way to tackle this problem is by using bacteria to break down these fibres. Scientists found a powerful bacteria called Bacillus subtilis F6 that can effectively degrade mannan. In
Everyday, hospitals and clinics gather genetic samples from patients for medical reasons. But what you might not know is that police are secretly dipping into these records. It's a controversial practice where cops search for DNA clues without a warrant or even asking for your permission. They've us
