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Young people in sub-Saharan Africa often struggle to access mental health care. To understand the extent of this issue, researchers reviewed studies on five common mental disorders among youth under 19 years old. They found that many youth face challenges like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD),

Improving Retinal Disease Detection: Turning OCT Images into Confocal Microscopy

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) and confocal microscopy are crucial tools in eye imaging. OCT gives quick, non-invasive images but can have clarity issues and motion artifacts. Confocal microscopy provides high-resolution, detailed color images but is invasive and raises ethical concerns. To comb

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Helping Hands: How Hollywood is Aiding Wildfire Victims

Wildfires are devastating Los Angeles and its surrounding areas, but don't worry—help is on the way! The Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), a nonprofit supported by big names in Hollywood, is stepping in to lend a hand. This time, they're not just making movies; they're making a difference. Th

Teamwork Between Doctors: Helping Patients With Somatic Symptom Disorders

When people have somatic symptom disorders (SSDs), they deal with both physical and mental challenges. This makes treating them quite complex. Doctors from different fields, like family medicine and psychiatry, often work together to figure out the best way to help these patients. First, they need t

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The Power of Silicates: A New Weapon Against Citrus Diseases

The citrus industry is under threat from various post-harvest diseases, including green mold, sour rot, and blue mold. These diseases are caused by pesky fungi like Penicillium digitatum and Penicillium italicum, among others. The problem? Traditional fungicides harm the environment. So, scientists

How Daily Steps and Posture Vary Across Activity Levels

Imagine a bunch of people wearing tiny activity trackers on their thighs. Researchers studied these volunteers to see how their daily steps and postures changed depending on how active they were. They tracked 3547 people over seven days, classifying each day by the number of steps taken. Interestin

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NASA's New Plans for Mars Samples: A Race Against Time and Cost

NASA is rethinking its strategy to bring samples from Mars to Earth. The original plan, with the European Space Agency, was too expensive and slow. Now, NASA has two new ideas. One uses the same method that landed the Perseverance rover. The other asks companies like SpaceX or Blue Origin for help.

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Nominees Unveiled: 2025 SAG Awards

The Screen Actors Guild has revealed its nominations for the 2025 SAG Awards despite a recent wildfire tragedy in Los Angeles. The film ensemble category has a diverse lineup, including A Complete Unknown, Anora, Conclave, Emilia Pérez, and Wicked. Notable lead actor nominations include Adrien Brody

How Fear of COVID and Bias Impact Cancer Screenings for Asian American Women

Did you know that Asian American women might be skipping important cancer screenings due to COVID-19 fears and discrimination? A recent study took a close look at this issue. Instead of starting with the facts, let's first understand why this is a big deal. Cancer screening is key to early detection

Driving Tech: A New Way to Spot Early Signs of Dementia