BillionToOne, a biotech company based in Menlo Park, has seen its stock price soar. As of Friday, shares were trading at $130. 18, a significant jump from the initial public offering price of $60. This surge values the company at $5. 91 billion. The company recently raised $273 million by selling 4
Vaccines have been a hot topic for years, especially when it comes to autism. Recently, a high-ranking health official suggested that vaccines might be linked to autism. This claim is not new, but it's important to look at the facts. Back in the late 1990s, a study by Andrew Wakefield claimed that
In Pakistan, the journey of becoming a father for the first time is often overlooked. Many people focus on the mother's experience, but what about the dads? This study aimed to fill that gap by talking to eight first-time fathers. Half of them were in the prenatal phase, and the other half were in t
The United States is still struggling with pregnancy health, according to a recent report. For the fourth year in a row, the country received a D+ grade. This means that one out of every 10 babies is born too early. In 2024, nearly 380, 000 babies were born prematurely. This rate is one of the highe
Cristina Rojas, a new U. S. citizen, has hit pause on her bakery in Charlotte. The Batchmaker is temporarily closed, not because of a lack of customers, but because of fear. Rojas became a citizen just this year, but that hasn't stopped her from feeling the chill of the current immigration climate.
Ever wonder if your hand shape says something about you? Researchers have been looking into this idea. They focused on the ratio of the second and fourth fingers, known as the 2D:4D ratio. This ratio is different in men and women and may be linked to how much testosterone you were exposed to before
Metro Transit has some big wins that make riding the bus or train a good choice for many. One cool thing is that you can bring your bike along. Nicole Najmon from New Hope uses her bike and the bus together. She says the bike racks on buses are safe and easy to use. Each rack holds two bikes, so if
The LA Dodgers are in a tough spot. They have a team that many people love, but some players are getting older. Freddie Freeman, Miguel Rojas, and others will be in their mid-30s by the next World Series. Normally, a team this old would think about making big changes. But these Dodgers are special.
The Los Angeles Dodgers made history by winning the 2025 World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays in a thrilling Game 7. The game went into extra innings, with the Dodgers pulling off a dramatic comeback to win 5-4. This victory made them the first team since the New York Yankees to win back-to-ba
In a rare twist, Los Angeles Kings fans stuck around Crypto. com Arena after a loss to catch the Dodgers clinch the 2025 World Series. It's not every day you see cheers after a hockey team drops a game, but Saturday night was special. The Kings, down to the New Jersey Devils, decided to share the s
