UNC

Feb 10 2025HEALTH

A New Hope for Depression Sufferers

Depression is a massive hurdle for many people. Some people find that their usual treatment plans don't work for them. This is called treatment resistant depression (TRD). For those with TRD, things like daily tasks and work can become a major struggle. A recent study compared two differen

reading time less than a minute
Feb 09 2025HEALTH

Brain Boost: How Nimodipine Fights Cognitive Loss in Rats

In the world of medical research, scientists have been looking for ways to tackle the devastating effects of subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). This type of stroke can cause severe cognitive and neurological issues, and often has a high short-term mortality rate. Nimodipine (NDP) is a drug that has show

reading time less than a minute
Feb 09 2025SCIENCE

Launch Viewing 101: How to Watch SpaceX's Next Starlink Satellite Delivery

When it comes to viewing a rocket launch, SpaceX sure knows how to give the public a show. What can you expect to see when the Falcon 9 rocket takes off on Sunday? Right away, the launch time isn't set in stone. It is planned for 4:03 p. m. , but this depends on the weather. It is not a one-time ch

reading time less than a minute
Feb 09 2025SCIENCE

Harnessing Sunlight and Heat for Water Solutions

Imagine a world where water scarcity is a thing of the past. This isn't just a dream; it could be reality soon. Scientists have discovered a way to use sunlight and heat together to make water evaporation more efficient. This isn't just about boiling water; it's about creating energy from it. Here's

reading time less than a minute
Feb 09 2025HEALTH

Does Electric Shock Therapy Really Boost Muscle Power?

As we grow older, our bodies often don't work as well as they used to. This decline in how well we move around and do things is partly due to our modern way of life. The reasons are many, but one of the key issues is the weakening of our muscles and how our nerves talk to them, which is called neuro

reading time less than a minute
Feb 09 2025EDUCATION

Challenges in Nepal's Ethical Approval Process for Research

Nepal has rules for health research. They have to get approval from the Nepal Health Research Council before they start a study with humans. This is to keep people safe and make sure the study is good. Scientists must be given permission to publish their results. The first step is for t

reading time less than a minute
Feb 09 2025HEALTH

Connecting the Dots: Stroke, Pelvic Floor, and Physio

Imagine dealing with the aftermath of a stroke. It's tough enough to regain control of your body, but what about issues you can't see or easily talk about? Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) is a real problem. This means that people after a stroke often have trouble controlling their bladder an

reading time less than a minute
Feb 09 2025SCIENCE

Pigs in a Pill: How Aspirin Mixes Changed the Game

Imagine feeding pigs a special mix of aspirin and watching them gain more weight than normal. Sounds like a fairy tale, right? Well, hold onto your hats, kids! Believe it or not, a recent study tested a mix called enhanced liquid aspirin (ELA) on young pigs. This isn't your grandma's aspiri

reading time less than a minute
Feb 08 2025TECHNOLOGY

Apple's Big Surprise: What's Coming Up Next Week?

Apple fans, mark your calendars. The tech giant is set to unveil its first products of this year in the upcoming week. iPhone SE 4 this week. There is excitement in the air as Apple's budget-friendly smartphone, the iPhone SE 4, is anticipated to hit the market very soon. The last update for the i

reading time less than a minute
Feb 08 2025HEALTH

Kids Making Strides: A New Hope for AADCd

Rare gene problem called Aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase deficiency (AADCd) makes it tough for kids to move and learn. It gets in the way of their coordination, balance, and brain development. AADCd affects a small number of people but can cause big problems. Think of it as a roadblock on the pa

reading time less than a minute