Each January, many people decide to take a break from alcohol. This year might be your turn to try "Dry January. " You’re not alone if you find it tough to go a month without drinks. Even celebrities have struggled and taken action. Actor Tom Holland, for instance, realized he had a problem when he
You might think that HIV only affects adults, but did you know it can also cause problems for kids who get it from their moms? Researchers recently looked at a bunch of studies to see what kind of brain and behavior issues these kids face. They found that a lot of them struggle with learning and thi
In the vast and complex realm of brain health lies a subtle warrior, Mathilda, also named Glucose transporter 1 deficiency syndrome (Glut1DS). Triggered by mutations in the SLC2A1 gene, Mathilda remains largely undetected since her discovery in 1991. She confuses even the brightest medical minds bec
Proteins are like tiny building blocks in our bodies, and sometimes they misfold and clump together, forming structures called fibrils. This is what happens in a disease called amyloidosis. Scientists are looking into how pluronics, like F68 and F127, affect this process. Using special tools, they'v
The latest Android 15 QPR1 update, released in December, introduces a new feature for Pixel users. You can now set your phone to charge only up to 80%, which is great for your battery's health. But here’s the thing: this feature doesn’t work if your phone is turned off. It's a bit of a bummer if you
In 2024, the self-driving car industry saw some big changes. Waymo, owned by Alphabet, became the leader in the U. S. market for robotaxis. GM's Cruise shut down its robotaxi business, but companies like Tesla and Amazon's Zoox are close behind. The market for ride-hailing services is huge and growi
You might have heard that vitamin D is good for your bones. But did you know it might also help people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)? IBD is a group of long-term conditions that cause inflammation in the gut. Some studies have shown that taking vitamin D supplements can help IBD patients, bu
Imagine ringing in the New Year with thousands of people in Times Square, but without leaving your couch. You can! The famous ball drop in NYC's Times Square is broadcast and livestreamed, so you don't have to deal with the crowds. One way to catch the action is via NBC New York's Times Square Live
For the past 25 years, France has been monitoring HIV and hepatitis B and C among drug users through the ANRS-Coquelicot survey. This unique experiment, conducted in cities across the country, has recruited participants from various services like drug treatment centers and harm reduction facilities.
Ever wondered how much your teeth wear out? Scientists decided to take a peek at kids' and teens' teeth to find out. They used two different methods: one that just looked at the teeth (qualitative), and another that measured the teeth with digital models (quantitative). The idea was that the measuri
