Doctors often see low platelet counts in people with heart valve infections. These low counts make surgery riskier and recovery harder. Normally, doctors would give extra platelets to raise the count before an operation. But some patients, like Jehovah’s Witnesses, can’t take blood products for reli
People sleep in different ways. A lot depends on where they live, what they do during the day, and what they believe in. New research looks at how religion and spirituality can affect the quality of sleep across cultures. Some studies suggest that people who follow religious practices sleep better b
The Bay Area is trading its recent warm, dry spell for a cooler pattern just in time for Memorial Day. A shift in the atmosphere is pushing in cooler air from the Pacific, bringing back the familiar gray skies and ocean breezes. Instead of high pressure keeping things toasty, a low-pressure system i
The weekend forecast for downtown Cincinnati doesn’t look great for food trucks and festival crowds. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are predicted from Friday through Saturday, which could throw a wrench into Memorial Day weekend plans. The city’s biggest food festival, celebrating local chefs and rest
North Texas can expect mixed conditions this holiday weekend. After a mostly dry Friday with temperatures in the 80s, the pattern changes Friday night when an upper-level disturbance brings the first round of scattered showers and thunderstorms. These could linger into early Saturday, setting the st
Memorial Day weekend brings crowds to Michigan's shorelines, but not all beaches offer safe swimming conditions. While West Michigan stays calm with gentle waves under three feet all weekend, Southeast Michigan faces high risks on Saturday with waves climbing up to seven feet in spots like Port Aust
Memorial Day weekend usually means flip-flops, sunscreen, and long lines for water slides. But this year, Illinois’ biggest splash park had to adjust plans because spring decided to linger a little longer. Instead of opening on schedule, Raging Waves in Yorkville pushed its launch to Sunday, citing
Many leaders mix up authenticity with showing their personal side at work. They think it's about wearing their heart on their sleeve or saying exactly what they think. But that's only half the picture. What really matters is whether they stick to their promises—especially when it’s hard or when othe
Heart attacks still rank as a major cause behind unexpected deaths around the globe. Most systems doctors rely on now look at basic numbers—like how old someone is or how much cholesterol they have. These systems don’t dig deeper, so they often ignore important warning signs that pop up when differe
Oklahoma has joined a growing list of states taking legal action against Roblox, arguing the popular gaming platform fails to protect its youngest users. The lawsuit claims Roblox promotes itself as a child-friendly space while doing little to stop predators from targeting kids. Instead of age verif
