Imagine you're a Syrian refugee who's just arrived in Canada with your kids. How often you talk about religion with them might depend on where you settle. A recent study looked at Syrian refugees in Quebec and other provinces. The big difference? Quebec has strict rules about public religious expres
You know those virtual reality gloves that make you feel like you're holding an object? Well, imagine a wearable device that's designed to directly interact with your nerves by mimicking touch. Researchers have created a clever little platform that uses advanced manufacturing techniques to combine c
Let's talk about something important: gender disparity among trainee surgeons. This isn't just about who gets to operate; it's about how biases in the operating room affect who gets the chance to learn and grow. When we look at the numbers, it's clear that there's a gap between men and women when it
This week, the X Games in Aspen is taking a revolutionary step by incorporating artificial intelligence to judge halfpipe runs. Jeremy Bloom, the X Games' new CEO and a former freestyle skier, has partnered with Google founder Sergey Brin to develop this technology using Google Cloud tools. Bloom be
California is no stranger to wildfires, and now, after recent blazes, the state is looking at rebuilding. But should they just go back to the way things were? Experts say no way! They suggest rethinking how and where we build. Instead of cramming houses together on fire-prone hillsides, spread them
You might have heard of ginsenoside Rh2, a compound with amazing health benefits. It can help fight certain cancers, reduce inflammation, and even tackle diabetes. But how do we make more of this wonder substance? Scientists have been looking into an enzyme called UGT51 from yeast, which plays a key
Cancer cells have a sneaky way of hiding from our immune system. One of their tricks involves a molecule called human leukocyte antigen G, or HLA-G for short. Normally, HLA-G helps keep the immune system from attacking our own bodies. But in cancer, this molecule goes rogue. It creates a sort of inv
Religion is often seen as a big factor in whether young women use contraception or not. But what do young women in Burkina Faso, Kenya, and Niger really think? Between August and November 2022, researchers talked to married and unmarried young women, ages 18-24, who use modern contraception and prac
Ever wondered why finding new medicines for biliary tract cancer is so hard? It's not just one disease, but a group of different tumors affecting the inside and outside of the liver's bile ducts, and even the gallbladder. Each type has its own genetic make-up, making it a real puzzle for scientists.
"Imagine you're one of the over 4 million folks who rely on both Medicare and Medicaid. You might be on a dual-eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) that only coordinates care. What does this mean? Well, it's a bit like having a personal healthcare manager. This manager makes sure you get all the serv
