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Mercury's Sneaky Influence: What's Happening to Our Teens?

November 21, 2025

Scientists are investigating how mercury, a harmful substance, might be affecting teens later in life after early exposure. They are particularly interested in 15-year-olds to understand if mercury exposure before and after birth can lead to health problems like heart disease and diabetes. Mercury

health

Finding Hope Through Screens: A New Way to Help People with Liver Disease

November 21, 2025

People with long-term liver issues often feel overwhelmed. Their daily lives are tough, and their health risks are high. But there might be a new way to help them feel better. It's called telehealth, and it's all about using video calls to connect with others and learn coping skills. This idea isn'

celebrities

Celebrity Birthdays: A Look at November 20th's Notable Names

November 20, 2025

November 20th is a special day for many famous faces. It's a day when musicians, actors, and other stars celebrate another trip around the sun. Among the notable names are Dierks Bentley and Bo Derek, who are adding another year to their lives. But they're not alone. A whole bunch of other celebriti

health

How Managing Risks Can Help People With Kidney Disease Live Longer

November 17, 2025

People with chronic kidney disease (CKD) often face a higher chance of early death. But what if managing multiple risk factors could change that? A study set out to find out if controlling these risks could lower the extra mortality linked to CKD. First, it's important to understand that CKD is a s

environment

How Tiny Sea Creatures Grow and Shrink to Survive

November 17, 2025

In the vast ocean, tiny creatures called Noctiluca scintillans are making big waves. These dinoflagellates can grow and shrink depending on their environment. Scientists wanted to understand why this happens. They did experiments to see how food, temperature, and light affect the size and growth of

health

Understanding Seizures in Youngsters: A Look at Cameroon's Health System

November 17, 2025

Epilepsy is a long-term condition that affects the brain and causes repeated seizures. In Cameroon, there isn't much information about how this condition affects children. A recent study tried to fill this gap by looking at cases from a major hospital. The study found that seizures in children can

science

Leonids Meteor Shower: A Brief but Spectacular Sky Show

November 16, 2025

The Leonid meteor shower is making its annual appearance, offering a brief but dazzling display for sky enthusiasts. This year, the peak is expected to happen around 1 p. m. ET on Monday. However, the best time to catch the show is between 4 a. m. Monday and sunrise, local time. Unlike other meteor

health

Young Finns and Their Ouch Moments: A Look at Injuries and Well-being

November 16, 2025

In Finland, a lot of teens get hurt during free time or at home. This is not just a small issue. It affects their health, their ability to do things, and costs a lot of money. Over eight years, from 2013 to 2021, researchers asked 8th and 9th graders about their injuries and what might have caused t

health

Understanding Pilonidal Disease: A Closer Look

November 16, 2025

Pilonidal disease is a condition that often affects young people. It happens when hair gets trapped under the skin, usually near the tailbone. This can cause pain, swelling, and infection. Why does this happen? Well, things like sitting too much, being overweight, or having a lot of body hair can ma

education

How Smell Books Grow With You

November 16, 2025

Smell books have been around since the 1970s, but not many people have studied how they change as kids grow up. These books mix words, pictures, and smells to make reading more fun. A recent study looked at 334 of these books to see how the smells and words change for different ages. For little kid