Getting more steps into the day can add years to life, but how to motivate people to move more? That is the question. A recent study looked at three ways to boost physical activity among folks at risk for heart trouble. The methods were gamification, money rewards, or a mix of both. The goal was
Scientists have developed a new gel that could change the game for growing sperm cells outside the body. This gel is made from a substance called chitosan, which turns into a gel at body temperature. The gel is then covered with a special mix of proteins and other stuff that sperm cells need to gr
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has laid out some rules on how to handle violence against women. The idea is to see if these rules can be taught to health students in Latin American universities. This means figuring out what might stop or help this from happening. The first step is to
Harvard University is in a legal fight with the Trump administration. The battle is over foreign students. The Trump administration wants to block these students from coming to Harvard. This is not the first time the two have clashed. The dispute has been going on for months. It started when Harvard
Scientists are always looking for new ways to study the brain. One big challenge is creating 3D models that act like the real thing. Traditional methods have some issues. They use thick gels that can slow down cell activity and stop nerve cells from connecting properly. This makes it hard to see how
Weaning kids off feeding tubes is a big deal. It is a process that needs careful planning and close medical supervision. The usual way of doing this involves slowly cutting down the amount of food given through the tube. This makes the child feel hungry, which is a good sign. But it also means d
A lot of what happens in society is guided by rules. These rules cover everything from how much things cost to how we vote. Making sure these rules work well for everyone is a big deal in social, economic, and political studies. Now, modern AI tools, like deep neural networks and reinforcement learn
The world is waking up to the fact that young people are facing a lot of anxiety and depression. This is a big deal, and it's not just about what happens when they grow up. It's about what's happening right now. The problem is, experts don't agree on how to predict or prevent these issues. Most
Virtual doctor visits have become a big part of healthcare since the COVID-19 pandemic. But how do we know if these online appointments are as good as in-person ones? That's a tricky question. There's not much info out there on how to check the quality of virtual care. This is a problem because
Kapalbhati is a yogic breathing exercise that involves quick, powerful exhales and easy inhales. It's been around for ages, and people often talk about how it cleanses the body, improves lung function, and sharpens the mind. But how does it actually work? What's happening inside the brain and body d
