It's been about two decades since Brooke Shields and Tom Cruise had a very public disagreement about postpartum depression medications. Shields recently revealed that Cruise eventually apologized to her—though it took a year. The actors' spat began when Cruise criticized Shields' use of antidepressa
California's wildfires are burning fast and furious, especially in hard-to-reach areas like canyons. To slow them down, firefighters are dropping a hot-pink mixture from the sky. What's in it and is it safe? This pink stuff is a special fire suppressant that's mainly water mixed with fertilizer and
Imagine you're a detective in a hospital, trying to solve a puzzle called "hemangioblastoma" (HB). This brain tumor can look a lot like a kidney cancer (clear cell renal cell carcinoma) that's spread to the brain. Both have clear cells and can be linked to a condition called Von Hippel-Lindau syndro
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is linked to the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are making waves in treating this cancer. When combined with chemotherapy, they're showing promise. This study dug into the immune cell profiles and how they affect survival in metastatic NP
In recent years, Taiwan has faced a dramatic increase in suspected espionage by China. The number of people charged with spying for China has risen significantly, tripling from 16 in 2021 to 64 in 2024, according to Taiwan's security bureau. This increase includes both retired and active members of
Depression is a complex issue, and scientists are looking at various factors that contribute to it. One big factor is urbanization. As cities grow, so do stress levels. This isn't just about traffic or noise; it's also about how our bodies react to these changes. Our bodies can get inflamed, like wh
Have you ever wondered if surgery can truly help people with spine infections who don't have nerve issues? This study set out to find the answer. It focused on a specific type of spine infection called pyogenic spinal epidural abscess. This infection can cause swelling and pressure in the spine, but
Living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) can be tough, and many people with this condition also deal with depression and anxiety. A recent study set out to understand why some people with CKD experience these mental health issues more than others. They looked at personal factors and the services ava
Hey there! If you enjoyed the sunshine on Saturday, prepare for a change. Sunday is bringing us mainly cloudy skies, with a good chance of rain as the day goes on. The clouds are moving in early, so don't expect much sun today. Rain will be light and scattered during the day. But as the sun sets, ge
Ever pondered how your diet might influence your genes? Well, recent findings dived into that exact question! Scientists checked out how amino acids—particularly branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) and aromatic amino acids (AAAs)—might boss around the leptin and FTO genes in people's fat tissue. This
