Ever wondered how much time your teen spends on social media? A recent study explored the link between social media addiction and cyberbullying among adolescents. It turns out, the more time teens spend on social media, the higher their chances of experiencing or even participating in cyberbullying.
Did you know that high temperatures and humidity can be deadly for older people's hearts? As we age, our bodies find it tougher to handle extreme weather. While many studies have looked at how heat affects heart disease deaths, the combination of heat and humidity is still a mystery. Scientists use
Imagine trying to learn Spanish with a teacher, only to find that the links he gives you are all blocked. That's what happened to Aleeza Siddique, a 15-year-old from Northern California. Her school's internet filter turned their lesson into a vocabulary drill. A new study by the Center for Democracy
Have you ever wondered how what we eat and do can influence our mood? This is especially true for cancer patients, who often face depression. A recent study explored how a score called Oxidative Balance Score (OBS)—which considers diet and lifestyle—is linked to depression and specific symptoms in c
When it comes to battling childhood obesity, what really works? Researchers decided to find out by looking at studies that tested behavioural and psychological treatments. They crunched the numbers from lots of experiments, aiming to figure out what makes a real difference. The team focused on rand
Have you ever wondered why some teens choose weight loss surgery? Well, the number of severely overweight teens has been on the rise, making surgery a common solution. This study took a closer look at what makes teens decide to go for metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) and what kind of support th
Leonardo da Vinci, the renowned artist, was also an amazing scientist. He explored many fields, including anatomy. Back in his time, people didn't understand the human body very well, but Leo was curious and made detailed drawings. He was a pioneer, figuring out the inner workings of the body long b
Imagine a tiny protein that could revolutionize the way we understand obesity and metabolism. That's exactly what leptin did thirty years ago. Discovered by chance, this little molecule has since become a big deal in the world of health and science. So, what's the story behind leptin? It all starte
A funny thing happens when art breaks. Is it still art? That's the question at the heart of a new legal battle in New York City. The artwork in question is a "glass and wire mobile" created by famous sculptor Alexander Calder decades ago. It's made of intentionally broken, colored glass pieces and w
Keeping an eye on blood flow in artificial blood vessels is super important for spotting problems early. Scientists have created smart vascular grafts, or SVGs, that use tiny, flexible electronics to watch blood flow constantly. But these grafts face challenges like fitting well with the body and gi
