Imagine your muscles are like a team. They need to communicate with your nerves to work properly. When disease strikes and causes muscle weakness, it could be a foul play by MuSK autoantibodies. They are like the bullies in the playground that disrupt the communication between nerves and muscles.
For a long time, we've known that people with severe mental health issues don't live as long as the rest of us. But what about those living in a huge, diverse city like New York City? That's a different story. Let's dive into the numbers. Adults 18 and up with serious mental illness (SMI) in NYC h
Alphabet, the big boss behind Google, had some disappointing news recently. The company's stock took a hit after it didn't meet the money expectations for the last three months of 2024. Even though they made a lot of money, investors were hoping for more. The tech giant brought in $96. 5 bi
The Fantastic Four is back, but not as you might expect. Marvel has given us a sneak peek at "The Fantastic Four First Steps, " a retro-themed take on the classic comic book squad. The trailer kicks off with a glimpse of the Baxter Building, a iconic Marvel landmark since 1962. This isn't just any b
The wild weather patterns are really causing headaches for everyone but families with young children and new moms are even more in trouble. In addition to the usual health care concerns, they are stuck in a crisis. It is becoming increasingly difficult to help them in the midst of chaos. In Austr
Imagine you have a fancy rechargeable battery but it keeps losing power too quickly. You might then figure out that Li-S batteries have an annoying problem: When lithium polysulfides (LiPSs) are created, they can cause a so-called "shuttle effect. " This effect makes the battery lose energy faster,
The importance of regular pregnancy check-ups, also called antenatal care (ANC), is huge. They help lower the chances of health problems for both mothers and babies. But, not everyone in Ethiopia has equal access to these services. This is a big issue that needs to be talked about. People in Ethiop
Imagine trying to use cutting-edge technology to change a situation where a majority of the people cannot access basic health care. Think about the scope of that challenge. The idea can be mind blowing especially if you focus on places where resources are limited, and talking about these countries c
In a move to tighten border security, the Yuma Border Patrol is installing over a mile of razor wire east of the San Luis Port of Entry. This effort aims to prevent illegal entries of people and goods, according to Justin De La Torre, the Yuma Border Patrol Chief. The installation of razor wire is
Every so often, scientists figure out tiny tricks to get closer to a solution to a big problem. For instance, scientists have been using a special microscope that lets them zoom in on atomic movement and spot what the others miss in the big world of batteries and other materials. The reason this te
