Author - Ana Manuel

Ozempic-Like Drugs May Trigger Brain Changes Linked To Depression

Credit: iStockDo popular weight loss meds like Ozempic and Wegovy effectively treat obesity, but with potential long-term side effects? A recent study suggests these drugs may cause brain changes associated with  depression.Ozempic and Wegovy are GLP-1 receptor agonists, named for mimicking the natural GLP-1 hormone in the brain, gut, and pancreas. This hormone helps...

The Code That Turns Corn Snakes into Masterpieces

Credit: PixabayIn many animals, skin color and patterns play crucial roles in camouflage, communication, and temperature regulation. Corn snakes, for example, exhibit various morphs with bright colors like red, yellow, or pink, and their dorsal spots may merge or form stripes. But what genetic and cellular processes drive these striking patterns? A team from...

Urine Test Beats PSA in Prostate Cancer Detection

Credit: PixabayBy combining digital tumor models with AI, researchers pinpointed proteins that accurately indicate both the presence and severity of cancer. Because urine tests are non-invasive, they could enable painless, at-home diagnostics in the future. Upcoming large-scale clinical trials aim to improve early detection and reduce unnecessary biopsies for men globally.Early Detection Hurdles: The...

Dropbox Introduces New Capabilities To Dash, Its AI-Driven Search Tool

Credit: DepositphotosTech giants like  Google  and  Microsofthave integrated AI tools and assistants into their productivity platforms, while startups like ClickUp  and ReadAI have concentrated on developing robust AI integrations and search functions.Following this broader movement to enhance digital workspaces with AI, Dropbox on Thursday announced enhancements to Dash, its AI-powered search tool originally launched...

Instagram is Using AI to Catch Teens Lying About their Age and Restrict their Accounts

Credit: PixabayMeta announced Monday that it’s using AI to detect kids who lie about their age on Instagram to bypass safety measures. When Instagram suspects an account belongs to a teen, even if it claims an adult age, it automatically places the account in a restricted Teen Account.Launched last year, Teen Accounts come with...

Opera Introduces its Aria AI Assistant to the Opera Mini Browser

Image Credits:OperaOpera, the Norway-based browser company, announced that its AI assistant, Aria, is now available to Opera Mini users on Android. This update aims to provide enhanced AI features for users with low-end devices and limited data access.Aria AI can assist users in accessing the latest news, exploring various topics, and generating images. Opera...

World Autism Awareness Day: Expert Explains the Importance of Stimming

Credit: PixabayStimming, short for "self-stimulatory behavior," is a self-soothing activity often observed in autistic individuals. It includes repetitive movements, sounds, or actions and is typically classified in medical literature under "rigid and repetitive behavior."This perspective often portrays stimming negatively, leading health professionals, teachers, and even parents to try to prevent it. However, stimming is...

ChatGPT isn’t the Only Chatbot Attracting More Users

Image Credits:Malorny / Getty ImagesOpenAI’s ChatGPT may be the world's most popular chatbot app, but competitors are gaining traction, according to analytics firms Similarweb and Sensor Tower.Similarweb, which tracks web traffic to chatbot platforms, has observed steady growth among rivals like Google’s Gemini and Microsoft’s OpenAI-powered Copilot. In March, Gemini’s daily web visits averaged...

Instagram Now Allows Users to Speed up Reels, Similar to TikTok

Credit: PixabayMeta-owned Instagram is once again borrowing a feature from TikTok—this time, allowing users to play Reels at 2x speed by long pressing on either side of the screen.TikTok’s Evolution in Video Length and SpeedWhen TikTok first launched, videos were limited to 15 seconds. As the platform grew in popularity, it expanded support for...

Unusual Brain Shrinkage Observed in Long-Distance Runners

Credit: PixabayEach year, over a million people of all ages participate in marathons, reaping various health benefits from running. However, researchers caution that long-distance running may negatively impact the brain, with effects lasting up to a month after a race.Scientists from Spain's University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) have found a connection between marathon...