Ever wondered who helps solve crimes using just skin, hair, and nails? Meet forensic dermatologists, the latest addition to the crime-fighting team. Unlike other experts who might not be at the scene, these specialists analyze evidence sent to them. They create what's called a forensic expert analyt
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
Ever wondered how to maintain your power during long workouts? A study found that consuming carbohydrates during prolonged exercise can help you keep up your performance, especially when switching from moderate to heavy intensity. Researchers wanted to see if carb loading during workouts would affec
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
Ever wondered if cadmium, a heavy metal, could be linked to cancer? Researchers have been puzzled by the mixed results from studies on this topic. So, a team decided to dive deeper into the relationship between blood cadmium levels and nine different cancers. They used data from a large health surve
Ever thought about how our daily routines can shape our views on big issues like climate change? A recent study in Sweden dug into this, focusing on how habits influence people's acceptance of higher carbon taxes. The research gathered data from over 5, 200 participants, looking at their car driving
Urbanization brings people together, but it also heats up cities. This is known as the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect, where the heart of the city is much warmer than the outskirts. While many studies focus on big cities as a whole, this one zeros in on the hottest spots within Chennai, India. Resea
The New York Police Department's top uniformed officer, Jeffrey Maddrey, has resigned unexpectedly. This comes after serious allegations that he demanded sexual favors from a subordinate in exchange for extra pay. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch accepted his resignation on Friday night. John Chell
In a thrilling boxing match, Ukrainian champ Oleksandr Usyk defended his heavyweight titles against Britain's Tyson Fury. Despite being smaller, Usyk used his speed and skill to outmaneuver the taller Fury. The fight was a back-and-forth battle, with Fury trying to control the ring and Usyk counteri
Scientists looked into how religion and spirituality affect DNA methylation in stress-related genes among Latino adults. They studied 992 people from the Hispanic Community Health Study and focused on four key genes linked to the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, which regulates stress resp
