Immunotherapy, teamed up with chemotherapy, is giving a big boost to people with advanced, metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). This combo helps keep the cancer from spreading for longer than chemotherapy alone. But who's getting the most benefits? That's a question scientists are still
Deep within the devastating Boxing Day tsunami of 2004, a woman named Ani faced her own mortality. The raging waves tossed her around like a doll, and she believed her life was ending. But amidst the chaos, she found a moment of clarity: she didn't want to die. Twenty years later, she reflects on ho
Have you ever wondered how to make composting more efficient? A recent study found that combining special bacteria with iron can speed up the breakdown of plastics and keep more nitrogen in the soil. These scientists used a mix of biochar (which is like charcoal made from plants) and specific bacter
Cystic fibrosis, or CF, is a genetic condition passed down from both parents, caused by a faulty CFTR gene. This gene mutation leads to severe lung problems and other health issues. Doctors are always on the lookout for early signs of lung damage, as it's the most serious part of CF. One way they're
Meet Rachel Kaplan and her husband, Andrew Sheffield, from Arden, North Carolina. Last year, they found out they were expecting a baby and didn't have health insurance. Their doctor suggested they join Sedera, a nonprofit that works like insurance but with less hassle. How does it work? Members cont
Workers at Amazon and Starbucks are on strike in several U. S. cities. They're pushing for better wages, benefits, and working conditions. The strikes come at a crucial time, as President-elect Donald Trump could appoint a less union-friendly National Labor Relations Board. The pandemic sparked a wa
Imagine a spacecraft flying closer to the sun than ever before! Meet the Parker Solar Probe, NASA's latest mission to unravel the mysteries of our star. This isn't just a quick hello; the probe will zoom through the sun's super-hot outer atmosphere, the corona, getting as close as 3. 8 million miles
In 2021, Hungary faced a significant loss of work hours due to health issues. The numbers paint a clear picture: employees missed out on a substantial amount of time from their jobs. But what's behind these figures? Let's dive deeper into the reasons and impacts of this trend. Several factors contr
Let’s take a look at the Morandi Bridge collapse in Italy as an example of how communities can bounce back after trauma. The disaster wasn’t just about rebuilding infrastructure; it was about rebuilding a sense of community too. The Beyond the Bridge Project was involved in this process. We talked
Hey there! Let’s talk about delirium and frailty in older adults. You know how sometimes older folks get confused and disoriented - that’s delirium. And frailty? Well, it’s like when your grandma or grandpa just seems to be losing their get-up-and-go. But here’s the interesting part: these two often
