When it comes to protecting kids from the flu, there are lots of challenges, especially in urban areas with limited healthcare resources. One fascinating approach to tackling this is using digital storytelling. These are personal experiences shared through video, sound, or text, often resonating dee
Did you know that how well your lung cancer shrinks after initial treatment can tell a lot about your chances of survival? This is especially true for people with a specific type of lung cancer, called resectable stage IIIA non-small cell lung cancer. Doctors have been wondering if a significant red
Last week, health officials in Arizona announced that a few animals at the Wildlife World Zoo and Aquarium had died from bird flu. This news came after the Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) joined with state and federal agencies to address the situation. The zoo quickly took action
Looking to keep your joints in tip-top shape? Glucosamine is often the go-to supplement for many. This natural substance found in our bodies helps keep our cartilage healthy and our joints moving smoothly. While it's not a guaranteed cure, studies suggest it might help reduce pain from conditions li
Scientists are working on a new way to see and treat cancer. They are targeting proteins called BRD3 and BRD4, which are found in many types of cancer cells. Right now, doctors mainly use antibodies to spot these proteins. But these antibodies can be pricey and hard to use. Plus, they can't help tre
Bitcoin hit a new high of $107, 000 on Monday. Why the sudden boost? President-elect Donald Trump wants the U. S. to have a bitcoin strategic reserve. This is like the country's oil reserve but for digital currency. He hopes it will give the U. S. an edge in the global market. Also, MicroStrategy jo
Did you know that your old t-shirts could be adding to the planet's plastic pollution? A recent study found that the global apparel industry spits out over 20 million tons of plastic waste each year. This isn't just from packaging; it's from the clothes themselves. Most of our clothes are made of sy
Did you know that sewage sludge, the stuff left over after treating wastewater, could be a treasure trove of biogenic carbon? It's true! In the EU alone, over 10 million dry tons are produced each year, containing about 30% carbon by dry weight. The problem? It's wet and full of ash, making it tough
Ever wondered how superstars at work might be affecting their colleagues? A recent study reveals that when employees start to compare their performance with these "stars, " it can lead to trouble. The study uses something called social comparison theory to explain this. As regular employees get clos
When it comes to treating unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (uHCC), a type of liver cancer, lenvatinib is often the go-to treatment. But how does it stack up against other options? Researchers used a clever method called inverse probability of treatment weighting (IPTW) and network meta-analysis
