Papillary thyroid cancer, or PTC, is a common type of thyroid cancer. Most people with PTC live for at least 10 years after treatment. But sometimes, the cancer can come back. This is called recurrence. It happens in about 4. 3% to 35% of cases. When PTC comes back, it often spreads to nearby lymph
In 2025, a significant update was made to how doctors treat a liver condition called MASH. This condition is linked to metabolic issues and used to be known as NAFLD. The update focuses on using a drug called semaglutide, which is found in a medication named Wegovy. The FDA gave Wegovy the green li
Rugby is a game of power and speed. Players need both brute force and quick, explosive movements. But which one matters more? Is it the sheer strength to overpower opponents or the ability to move fast and strong at the same time? This is a big question for coaches and players. Researchers dug into
Ever wondered how tiny structures can do big things? Well, scientists have found a way to use tiny glass patterns, called dielectric metasurfaces, to detect changes in their environment. These patterns are so small that they can't be seen with the naked eye, but they can do something amazing: they c
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, led by Mark Zuckerberg and Dr. Priscilla Chan, has shifted its focus to science and artificial intelligence. The organization is now concentrating on A. I. and scientific research, led by a network of research centers called Biohub. It has also acquired the team of an
A huge fight is happening between two adult film companies and Meta. The companies say Meta took nearly 2, 400 porn videos without permission. They think Meta used these videos to train their AI. Meta says no, the videos were for personal use. This is a weird defense. Who downloads 2, 400 videos for
Ever wonder how your exercise habits now might affect your health later? A recent study dug into this question. It turns out, staying active during your adult years can have big benefits when you hit your 60s. The focus was on leisure-time physical activity (LTPA), which is exercise you do for fun,
Formaldehyde, a sneaky and potentially harmful gas, is lurking in many places, from homes to workplaces. Detecting it quickly and accurately is crucial for keeping people safe. Traditional sensors often fall short, struggling with slow response times, instability, and trouble picking out formaldehyd
Athletes push their bodies to the limit, but what happens when they don't fuel them right? Low energy availability, or LEA, occurs when athletes don't consume enough calories to match their energy output. This imbalance can lead to health issues. One way to check for LEA is by looking at the resting
Sepsis is a serious condition where the body's response to an infection causes organ damage. It's a big deal, with nearly 49 million cases yearly and about 11 million deaths. That's almost one-fifth of all global deaths. Currently, there's no specific, effective treatment for sepsis, making it a gri
