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Imagine tiny organisms that live on and inside your body. These are called microbes. During COVID-19, researchers found that these microbes can either help or harm you. The disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus can disrupt the balance of these microbes, making the disease worse. Changes in these m

Understanding and Managing Complicated Bacterial Infections in the Blood and Heart

Gram-positive bacteria, like Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus, and Enterococcus, are commonly behind bloodstream infections and heart inflammations. "Complicated bacteremia" is a term doctors use for S. aureus infections that spread to other parts of the body. This requires longer treatment and

Shrimp's Secret: How Algae and Temperature Affect Their Health

Ever thought about how algae can influence shrimp? A fascinating study looked into this by focusing on Litopenaeus vannamei, a common shrimp species. Researchers examined how adding a specific algae, Haematococcus pluvialis, to shrimp food affects their growth, immune system, and gut bacteria at dif

Dengue and GI Symptoms in Thai Kids: What to Watch Out For

In tropical countries like Thailand, dengue is a big health problem. Kids aged 5-14 get it the most. This study looked into how often kids with dengue get stomach problems and what signs might mean a severe case. Researchers checked medical records of kids aged 0-14 who went to Charoenkrung Prachara

science

The Power of Memory Predictions: Why Some Numbers Matter More

Ever wondered how our minds estimate our memory strength? Researchers took a closer look at this with a study on anchoring information. They had two main ideas: the "glass half full/empty" view, where anchors change how sure we feel about our memory, and the "scale shift" view, where anchors mess up

Food Allergies and Fertility: What's the Link?

Ever wondered if having food allergies could affect your ability to conceive? A recent study in North America explored this question. The researchers looked into how self-reported food allergies might correlate with fecundability, which is the likelihood of getting pregnant each menstrual cycle. Th

Understanding Rituximab's Impact on Systemic Sclerosis-ILD

Rituximab, a drug being tested for its potential in treating systemic sclerosis-associated interstitial lung disease (SSc-ILD), doesn't have the same effect on every patient. Scientists looked into why this is by examining data from the DESIRES trial and using machine learning. They found that the s

education

Game-Based Assertiveness: A New Way to Deal with School Bullying in Mexico

School bullying is a big problem in Mexico. Around 19% of students face it. Even though there have been many efforts to stop it, it's still happening. Now, a new way is being tried out: game-based learning. This new method is teaching kids to be assertive, which means standing up for themselves in a

Childhood Hardships: How They Shape Depression Later in Life

Growing up is tough, but what happens when tough becomes too much? Scientists are digging into how harsh childhood events, or ACEs, shape our mental health when we're older. They found that depression isn't a one-size-fits-all story. It can change a lot over time, especially in China where these eff

environment

Sage-Grouse Winter Survival: Weather Matters!