Pickleball is taking the United States by storm, with nearly 20 million players. But this popularity comes with a catch. Eye injuries from pickleball are on the rise. A recent study estimates that these injuries have increased by about 405 cases each year from 2021 to 2024. The study looked at data
Cancer research has taken a big step forward with a new approach to tackling tumors. Scientists have found a way to stop cancer cells from growing without hurting healthy ones. This is a big deal because many treatments today affect both healthy and cancerous cells, causing nasty side effects. The
Sunday is shaping up to be a warm and breezy day, but don't put away the umbrella just yet. As the afternoon progresses, a weather system is expected to roll in, bringing showers and possibly a few storms. The Storm Prediction Center has placed the area under a MARGINAL risk (1 out of 5), which mean
Baltimore is in for a mixed bag of weather this week. The fun starts on Sunday with partly sunny skies and a high of 77 degrees. But don't put away your umbrella just yet, because winds will be blowing between 10 to 18 mph, with gusts up to 28 mph. That's right, it's going to be a breezy day! As ni
Big snow is coming to several states, and people need to be ready. The National Weather Service (NWS) has warned that up to 16 inches of snow could fall in some areas. This heavy snowfall is expected to make driving tricky, so everyone should be careful. In Washington state, the NWS says Western Ok
Weather patterns are shifting, and it's time to pay attention. A cold front is on its way, and it's bringing more than just a change in temperature. Humidity levels are set to rise, making the air feel heavier and muggier. This increase in moisture could lead to some storms, and while the risk of se
The Willamette Valley is in for a wild ride this week. The weather service has issued a warning about thunderstorms and strong winds heading our way. The forecast is calling for thunderstorms on October 19 and gusty winds from October 22 to October 25. This isn't just a Willamette Valley thing, thou
Mutuum Finance, a decentralized finance (DeFi) project built on Ethereum, is making steady progress toward its Version 1 (V1) protocol launch on the Sepolia testnet, expected in the last quarter of 2025. The platform, which focuses on non-custodial lending and borrowing, has already raised over $17.
Lung cancer is a sneaky foe, often hiding until it's too late. But there's a simple, quick way to catch it early. A low-dose CT scan can spot trouble in less than a minute. Denise Lee knows this well. She smoked for decades, then quit. She saw a billboard and decided to get checked. No symptoms, but
In Catalonia, where nearly one in five people are migrants, healthcare workers are facing a big challenge. They need to understand and connect with people from different backgrounds. A recent study looked at how well these workers feel they can do this. The study involved over 750 healthcare profes
