Scientists took skin cells from two people whose hearts were growing too thick, which can cause dangerous rhythms and block blood flow. Inside each cell’s instruction manual, a single wrong letter in the PRKAG2 gene was spotted—like a typo in a recipe that makes the heart muscle store extra sugar in
IndyCar just learned a tough lesson about how symbols can backfire. The racing league pulled a T-shirt from its store after fans pointed out that the slogan "ONE RACE" below a helmet-wearing Abraham Lincoln could be twisted into something ugly. The shirt was meant to celebrate the August Freedom 250
Hospitals often focus on medicine to ease pain, but many patients also need emotional and spiritual support. New research tracked what 4-year data from a major hospital shows about these deeper needs. Instead of just treating symptoms, caregivers should listen to what patients truly ask for in their
Doctors who study tissue changes to diagnose diseases are also regular internet users, just like millions of others. A new survey takes a close look at how pathologists in Turkey use social platforms in their work and free time. Instead of focusing only on numbers, the study asks why some hesitate b
In Canada, researchers often submit applications to ethics boards before starting a study. These forms normally ask for basic details about the trial, but they rarely prompt investigators to think about who will benefit from the research or how patients will be involved in decisions. The study lo
Many across the region woke up today to a chilly, damp Tuesday, with temperatures stuck around the low 50s. A steady stream of rain kept things cool, while breezes from the north gusted up to 25 mph, making the day feel even nippier. By nightfall, the rain slows down and drifts away, but not before
Governor Wes Moore recently hinted at backing open primaries during a TV interview, calling Maryland’s current voting system outdated. That’s a big deal because most Americans now want more flexible election rules. If Moore really means what he said, he should use his next legislative session to mak
Poland's defense minister made it clear this weekend that no signs point to delays in the country’s Patriot missile system deliveries. While other European nations like the UK, Lithuania, and Estonia are being warned to expect long hold-ups in American weapon shipments due to the ongoing war in Iran
Patricia Cornwell didn't start out as a crime novelist - she started by studying death up close. In her late twenties, struggling to get published while living in a tiny apartment, she walked into a morgue with an unusual prop: a blowgun disguised as a cane. When she shot a dart into a poster to pro
Back in 2003, a simple checklist was made to help doctors spot neck pain that shoots down the arm. The checklist looks for four clues: pain that moves when you lift your arm, a specific spot of numbness in one finger, a weak muscle in your arm, and a certain test that makes the pain travel when your
