Imagine you're waiting for a kidney transplant, but your weight is holding you back. That's what happened to five people with severe kidney disease. They were too heavy for the surgery, but then they tried something new: a drug called semaglutide. This drug mimics natural hormones to help with weigh
Esophagectomy, a major surgery to remove the esophagus, can really shake up a patient's life. Studies show that while it's good for survival, it's tough on daily living. Patients often face big, lasting changes in how they live. Doctors mostly look at survival rates and major side effects when choos
Alvin Bragg, the Manhattan District Attorney, is expected to win re-election next year. This is surprising since many people think he's too soft on crime. No other Democrat has stepped up to challenge him in the primary. Republicans might have a strong candidate, but winning in liberal Manhattan is
Globally, more and more people are living longer, which means there's a growing need for long-term care (LTC). In many places, spouses often step up to provide this care. While research in richer countries shows that this can have negative effects on caregivers' health and happiness, not much is kno
Wouldn't it be great to know if your millimeter wave (mmWave) signal is about to get blocked? A new study suggests that this might be possible with something called a liquid time constant (LTC) network. This special tool uses ordinary differential equations, inspired by biology, to predict future si
Ever thought about replacing pricey fish feed with something cheaper and maybe even better? Well, scientists did just that with common carp (Cyprinus carpio var. Communis). They used a mix called biofloc to feed the little guys. Biofloc is like a special smoothie for fish, made from algae and bacter
Billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin has sold his luxury penthouse in Chicago's No. 9 Walton condo tower for a big loss. The deal closed at $19 million, which is a whopping 44% less than the $34 million he paid in 2017. This sale is part of Griffin's plan to leave Chicago, following Citadel's
Imagine this: A close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin has some juicy accusations. He claims the U. S. and U. K. are up to no good, planning to mess with underwater internet cables and disrupt maritime energy trade. This isn't coming out of nowhere. It follows reports that Russia is setting
Before Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, a unique survey experiment was conducted. This experiment aimed to see if the propaganda spread by the Putin regime could sway public opinion to support military action. The results, collected a year before the actual invasion, showed that even mild fo
Did you know that the Detroit Lions' win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday was something special? The final score was 52-6, a combination that had never been seen in NFL history before. This unusual score is what's known as a "scorigami. " Scorigamis happen when a game ends with a score that's
