Did you know that some dementia patients might exhibit autistic traits in their younger years? Sounds curious, right? Let's explore a case where this happened. A person passed away and, upon autopsy, their brain showed signs of a type of dementia called behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia (bv
Did you know that where you live and your daily life might have a big impact on your health? Researchers took a closer look at this using data from the 2022 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS). They found that social factors, like having enough food or a stable home, play a significan
Between 2020 and 2024, the Eastern Mediterranean region saw several countries struggling with extreme food and nutrition insecurity. Nations like Afghanistan, Yemen, Somalia, Sudan, and Gaza were especially affected. In 2020, Afghanistan and Yemen had nearly half their populations facing severe food
In a recent survey by Techpoint, a well-known tech media outlet in Nigeria, the digital finance platform UseNosh has been ranked as a leading player in the gift card trading market. This achievement isn't surprising, considering the company's efforts to improve its services and offer better value to
Ever wondered how healthcare providers in Guinea handled certain tropical diseases? A recent study looked into this, focusing on diseases like trachoma and onchocerciasis. From November 7th to 22nd, 2022, researchers surveyed 86 healthcare providers in the Forecariah health district. They used a que
Manchester United is on the hunt for a new striker this winter, and many names have been thrown into the mix. Paris Saint-Germain's Randal Kolo Muani was one of the rumored targets, but according to Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg, the deal isn't hot right now. The French international has
Did you know that alcohol can cause cancer? While a lot of research has been done in rich countries, not much is known about how big a problem this is in poorer countries. It's a serious issue that affects people differently based on where they live and how much money they have. Alcohol can lead to
Ever thought about how mental health care works across Europe? It's a bit of a puzzle, right? The REMAST tool is here to help solve it. Instead of just looking at one country, REMAST maps out mental health care in eight different places – Austria, England, Finland, France, Italy, Norway, Romania, an
The epidermal growth factor receptor, or EGFR, helps cells grow and become specialized. But when things go wrong, EGFR can cause cancer. There are eight molecules, called ligands, that activate EGFR, with two main ones being epidermal growth factor (EGF) and transforming growth factor-α (TGF-α). Sci
You might have heard of the term "mansplaining" – where someone, often a man, explains something to a woman in a condescending or overbearing manner. Researchers in the U. S. wanted to find out how unsolicited advice affects women. They ran two studies: one using hypothetical scenarios and the other
