Did you know that having adequate zinc in your blood might make the COVID-19 vaccine work better? That's what a study from Japan found. Researchers looked into how much zinc people had in their blood before getting the COVID vaccine. They wanted to see if it affected how well the vaccine worked. It
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light the risks healthcare workers face from airborne diseases. These risks are especially high during thoracic anesthesia, where procedures like tracheal intubation and flexible bronchoscopy can generate aerosols. These tiny droplets can spread respiratory infec
Ever wondered how doctors check if a little spot on your lung is serious? One way they do it is by using robots! Lung cancer is a big problem, with lots of people dying from it each year. The tricky part is that many people don't feel sick when they first get it. So, doctors often find it by acciden
Did you know that high blood pressure during pregnancy, aka preeclampsia, isn't just a mommy-to-be problem? It can affect up to 8% of pregnancies, even after the 20-week mark. Both mom and baby can be in trouble if it's not kept in check. So, what's the big deal? While doctors haven't figured out ex
Imagine the surprise when two bodies were found stowed away in the landing gear of a JetBlue plane parked at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The grim discovery happened during a routine inspection late Monday night, after the flight had landed from New York's John F. Kennedy Interna
A remarkable journey ended recently with the passing of Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman who held the title of the world's oldest person. She was 116 years old when she died peacefully at a care home in Ashiya, central Japan. Born in 1908, Tomiko was known for her love of bananas and a yogurt drink c
Did you know that bacteria can turn carbon dioxide into a useful gas called methane? Scientists have found a way to make E. coli, a common and easy-to-grow bacterium, produce methane. They added special genes from another type of bacteria, Rhodopseudomonas palustris, to E. coli. These genes gave E.
Ever felt like a hot mess during long flights, constantly hunting for your stuff in grimy pockets? Meet Airplane Pockets, a small business making travel organization a breeze. Their portable, sanitary products are perfect for keeping all your essentials within reach. Take Emma Lord, for instance. S
Let's talk about anemia, a health issue that's bothering a lot of teens in the city of Douala. You might be wondering, what's the big deal? Well, it's when your body doesn't have enough red blood cells, and that's not good. It can mess with how you think, grow, and even have kids later in life. Now
Ever wondered how cells handle stress during migration? It turns out, they form tiny bubbles called migrasomes. These aren't just any bubbles; they form in specific areas called retraction fibers (RFs) when cells migrate. RFs are like tiny tubes pulled out of a cell's outer layer during movement. L
