Tag: conversation

A drug already used for osteoporosis blocked spinal damage in a new study

CaafimaadAugust 7, 2026

- University of Edinburgh News - Genetic changes may set off a chain reaction that causes the spineâs natural shock absorbers to harden and deteriorate. Zebrafish with a faulty collagen-related gene developed mineral buildup and spinal fusion similar...

Wearable ultrasound patch boosts REM sleep without drugs or surgery

CaafimaadAugust 7, 2026

- University of Texas at Austin News - A new wearable patch may help people reach REM sleep faster and remain there longer without medication or surgery. In a study of 28 participants, the device shortened the time...

More Somali therapists are entering the field, hoping to change the conversation around mental health

CaafimaadMay 15, 2025

By Mohamed IbrahimThursday May 15, 2025Ashwak Hassan, pictured May 8, 2025. Credit: Dymanh Chhoun | Sahan JournalAshwak Hassan recalls the seventh-grader who used...