Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a lifeline for many people with kidney failure. But it's not perfect. Over time, it can harm the peritoneal membrane (PM), the lining of the abdomen. This damage can lead to ultrafiltration failure, a serious problem with no current treatment. Scientists have found that
Covid-19 isn't just a respiratory illness; it can also speed up the aging of your blood vessels. This process, known as vascular aging, makes blood vessels stiff and less effective at carrying oxygen. Normally, this happens as we get older, but Covid can fast-track it, even in mild cases. A recent
China and India are trying to fix their relationship. They had a big fight in 2020. Now, they are talking again. China's foreign minister is in India. He is meeting with India's top security advisor and the prime minister. The talks are about the border between the two countries. Both sides say thi
Somalia is grappling with a serious diphtheria outbreak. Over 1, 600 cases and 87 deaths have been reported this year alone. This is a big jump from last year's numbers. The situation is made worse by a lack of vaccines and cuts in foreign aid. Diphtheria is a serious illness. It causes swollen gla
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine is in Washington, D. C. , with top European leaders to meet with President Donald Trump. Their goal is to present a united front against Russia's ongoing aggression. This meeting comes after Trump's recent summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, which l
Steve Hopkins is a farmer from Virginia who has been working on his family's farm for almost 30 years. He is the sixth generation to run Riverview Farms, which is located near the Blue Ridge Mountains. Steve and his wife, Cristi, have been working hard to make the farm bigger and more diverse. This
People with gum disease often have hidden diabetes. When gums bleed during a dental check-up, that blood could be a clue. This blood, called gingival crevicular blood (GCB), might help find diabetes early. But how good is it compared to the usual finger prick test? Researchers wanted to know. They
Language is always changing, and the internet is a big part of that. Cambridge Dictionary has added a bunch of new words that come from social media and celebrities. These words are used a lot by younger people, like Gen Z and Gen Alpha. Some of them are even used by famous people and politicians.
Crypto markets are seeing a big increase in leverage, reaching levels last seen during the bull market. This surge is driven by a strong demand for decentralized finance (DeFi) lending and a higher appetite for risk. However, this rapid growth in leverage is causing some stress points in the market.
In Gaza, the situation is tense and families are worried. Israel has said it plans to move people from dangerous areas to the south. This is part of a bigger plan to launch a major military operation in some of the most crowded parts of Gaza. The Israeli military group in charge of aid, COGAT, said
