People who have psychotic disorders often struggle with thinking clearly and getting along with others. A new approach called cognitive remediation is helping them improve these skills. This method uses virtual reality (VR) to create realistic situations that challenge the brain. The idea is to make
Video calls are now a big deal in treating brain cancer in children. This isn't just a short-term trend. It's been going on for 20 years between two hospitals, one in Jordan and one in Canada. But it's not just them anymore. Since 2018, more hospitals in the region have joined in. They all talk abou
Haiti's health system is facing a lot of problems. It's not just about having good ideas. It's also about making sure those ideas can actually work. This is a big challenge, but it's not impossible. With the right support and effort, things can improve. One of the main issues is the lack of resourc
Leprosy can mess up the nerves that control things like sweating and blood flow. But checking these nerves isn't easy or cheap. A new study tried to see if a simple infrared camera could help. The idea is to use the camera to measure how fast your hands warm up after being in cold water. This warmi
Vaping isn't just a trend; it's a habit that's becoming more common. But what do we really know about how people use these devices? Puffing topography (PT) is a way to study vaping patterns. It looks at things like how long a puff lasts, how hard someone inhales, and how often they take a puff. This
Multiple myeloma is a serious blood cancer. It often starts from a condition called MGUS. MGUS is usually harmless. But sometimes, it can turn into multiple myeloma. Researchers wanted to find out why this happens. They looked at data from many people. They found that certain health conditions can
Teen years are a big deal. Bodies and brains change a lot. How parents act can make a huge difference in how teens feel. But what if growing up is tough? Bad stuff happening early in life can stick with a person. It can make them feel unsafe and mess with their mind. Most studies look at this in We
A young entrepreneur is making waves in the space industry. Onkar Singh Batra, just 19 years old, has founded Apolink. This company aims to solve a big problem: satellites often lose connection when they are not in sight of ground stations. This happens because of something called "dead zones. " The
Deep under a parking lot in Denver, a museum known for its dinosaur exhibits made an unexpected discovery. While exploring geothermal heating options, they drilled over 750 feet down. What they found was a tiny fossil, about the size of a hockey puck. This fossil is a vertebra from a small, plant-ea
Foldable phones have been around for a while, but they never quite felt right. They were always too thick and bulky, like two phones stacked together. The Galaxy Z Fold 7, however, is different. It's thin enough to look like a regular phone when closed, but unfolds into a larger screen. Samsung has
