Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) use has declined significantly since 1999, with a staggering 82% decrease in prevalence among women of all age groups. The data, published in the JAMA Health Forum journal, shows that MHT use was highest among white women but lowest among black and Hispanic women. The decline in MHT use is most … Read more
As we head into the fall season, respiratory viruses like flu, RSV, and COVID-19 are expected to spread as people gather indoors. To combat this, new COVID vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Novavax are available this season. Here’s what you need to know about the Novavax protein-based vaccine. Novavax is a protein-based vaccine that targets … Read more
A new study found that people who exercise only on weekends have similar health benefits as those who stay active throughout the week. Researchers analyzed data from nearly 90,000 participants in the UK and discovered that weekend warriors and regular activity groups had lower disease risks, particularly for cardiometabolic conditions. The study’s use of accelerometer … Read more
India has confirmed its first case of a more deadly strain of mpox, sparking global concern over the rapid spread of the virus. The clade Ib strain was detected in a 38-year-old man who recently traveled to Dubai. Health officials in Kerala, where the case was confirmed, praised their state’s robust healthcare system for detecting … Read more
The Ovarian Cancer Coalition of Central SC (OCC) is hosting a butterfly release event today at 5:30 p.m. in downtown Columbia, in an effort to raise awareness about ovarian cancer. Nearly 20,000 women are diagnosed with the disease each year, with over 15,000 losing their lives. However, if detected early, the five-year survival rate jumps … Read more
A new study suggests that sources of water on the moon are more widespread than previously thought, contradicting previous findings that water was mainly confined to extreme northern and southern areas. Researchers re-examined data collected by India’s Chandrayaan-1 spacecraft, which orbited the moon for about a year starting in 2008. The study, published in the … Read more
The PlayStation 5 Pro brings a long-awaited solution to the graphics dilemma faced by PS5 gamers, who had to choose between sacrificing performance or visuals in their games. Sony’s upgraded console promises that you won’t have to make those tough decisions anymore, thanks to its powerful GPU and AI-powered resolution upscaling system. At a hardware … Read more
Elon Musk’s ambitious plan to establish human cities on Mars within 20 years could have unintended consequences for future generations. Experts warn that living conditions on the red planet, which include reduced gravity and high levels of radiation, could lead to significant mutations in humans. According to biologist Scott Solomon, the children of Martian settlers … Read more
A team of scientists has made a groundbreaking discovery about Mars’ lost atmosphere. According to their research, published in the journal Science Advances, up to 80% of the planet’s ancient carbon dioxide could be trapped inside sedimentary rocks. This finding suggests that the Martian surface may have once had a thick atmosphere capable of supporting … Read more
Google has reportedly spent $2.7 billion to rehire AI expert Noam Shazeer, a deal that highlights the tech giant’s commitment to securing top talent in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence. Shazeer left Google in 2021 after 21 years at the company to start his own startup called Character.AI, which allows users to interact … Read more