Calculator offers accurate scoring of multilingual language ability
More than half of the world’s population speaks more than one language-but there is no consistent method for defining “bilingual” or “multilingual.” This makes it
Category: Health
Researchers identify hundreds of genes essential for the development of brain cells
An international research team identified hundreds of genes essential for the development of brain cells, including one gene linked to a severe neurodevelopmental disorder not
Ad Attacks Cleveland Clinic for Being Too ‘Woke’
This is a MedPage Today story. Cleveland Clinic officials fired back at a conservative organization’s “Woke Alert” attack ad that asked if the large health
Maintaining a healthy weight may help avoid low back pain
Low back pain (LBP) is a prevalent condition associated with disability, work loss and economic burden to healthcare. Significant risk factors include poor sleep, physical
Inhalable nanotherapy can activate the immune system against checkpoint-resistant melanoma
Immune checkpoint molecules play a crucial role in keeping the immune system in balance and preventing an attack on the body’s own cells.
To Knock Down Health-System Hurdles Between You and HIV Prevention, Try These 6 Things
When Matthew Hurley was looking to take PrEP to prevent HIV, the doctor hadn’t heard of the medicine, and when he finally did prescribe PrEP
Injectable paste from human skin cells may improve breast reconstruction
Removing part or all of the breast during breast cancer treatment is a potential outcome for some people.
Two bacterial shutdown modes explain antibiotic persistence and relapse
New study reveals that bacteria can survive antibiotic treatment through two fundamentally different “shutdown modes,” not just the classic idea of dormancy.
Self-sabotage may reflect the brain’s need for control and safety
Self-harming and self-sabotaging behaviors, from skin picking to ghosting people, all stem from evolutionary survival mechanisms, according to a compelling new psychological analysis.
Weaker and fragmented circadian rhythms linked to higher dementia risk
Circadian rhythms that are weaker and more fragmented are linked to an increased risk of dementia, according to a new study published on December 29
Surgeon who ‘stripped naked in cubicle’ struck off
The doctor was working at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth when the incidents happened.
Junk food TV and online advert ban comes into force
Soft drinks, chocolate, pizzas and ice creams will be targeted in the UK government’s plan.
Revisiting the question of debating science deniers
Wealthy tech bro turned antivax crank Steve Kirsch attacked Paul Offit for refusing to debate antivaxxers, while Dr. Mike was “surrounded” by MAHA stans. These
Driving instructors teach students to dodge danger on Zimbabwe roads
Zimbabwe’s driving lessons have shifted from test prep to survival