The five KT workers - Ron, "Cha, " Tim, Pat, and Tony - were held in Gaza, but now see the light of their last month in Thailand. These five were captured during Hamas militia drag in Israel that ran wild last October. Hamas, an Israeli terrorised group, fought hard and took 31 Thais, leaving sever
Let's Talk Funding for Science. NIH made a big announcement. They said they are cutting down on money given to universities for things like equipment and maintenance. A scientist gets a grant of 500k a year, the university will get an extra amount for these other costs.
Imagine having a tool that promises to make your job faster and more cost-effective—but it doesn't. Doctors are performing a certain type of weight-loss surgery using robots. This procedure is known as a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB). During this surgery, doctors use a robotic system called Da Vi
Ever thought that your belly could be chatting with your brain? Well, our instincts matter, and Its being discovered very important. Recently, scientists have been making some cool discoveries about some serious conditions: anorexia nervosa and depression. Science is realizing that our intestines,
Heart trouble is a big problem people face across the globe. They often come from having too high cholesterol levels. Doctors have been trying various medicines to keep them in check. For decades, a type of medicine called statins had been the go to. However, adverse reactions showed up quite often
Polypharmacy, or taking 5 or more pills daily, are a big deal for those who are new to their arthritis or lupus diagnosis. The new diagnosis journey for these folks is similar, A study in Quebec gives new patients in RA (rheumatoid arthritis) and SLE (systemic lupus erythematosus) were trac
In a global scramble, scientists are joining forces to rescue indispensable health databases that have been unexpectedly taken offline. Not long ago, these databases were essential tools. They stored important data about people's health and even helped save lives. Now, the information stored in
γδ T cells are a type of immune cell that plays a crucial role in early tuberculosis (TB) defense. TB, caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), is a significant global health issue. For many years, scientists have focused on Th1-type immunity as a key factor in fighting Mtb. However
Urologic cancers are being examined in a new way these days. Instead of peering through microscopes at glass slides, doctors are using digital images to inspect the same samples. This leap into the digital world is not just about convenience, it is a game-changer in analyzing urologic cancers. Firs
Hidden skin disease HS is more than just a skin issue. It has a strong impact on the life of the patients. The main problem is, doctors aren"t always familiar with it. This causes delays on patients getting the help they need. This new study hopes to change that. The study is called HELyx, happe
