In a surprising turn of events, a 65-year-old woman from Phitsanulok, Thailand, was found alive in a coffin just as she was about to be cremated. The incident took place at Wat Rat Prakhong Tham, a Buddhist temple in Nonthaburi, near Bangkok. The woman's brother had brought her to the temple after
Fixing damaged joints is tough because they are made of different types of tissues. Think of it like building a bridge between two different materials. Scientists are working on special structures called bionic gradient scaffolds. These are like tiny, 3D bridges that help new tissue grow where it's
Prostate cancer is a serious issue. It affects many men. Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron is one of them. He recently shared his story. He hopes it will help others. Cameron is 59 years old. He found out he had prostate cancer. His wife encouraged him to get tested. He took a PSA test. This t
A young girl, just two years old, faced a health puzzle. She had Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome, a condition that can sometimes lead to tumors. Doctors found a suspicious spot on her left adrenal gland. To figure out what it was, they used a special scan called 18F-FDG PET/CT. This scan showed that th
In a concerning turn of events, a person in Washington state has passed away due to a rare bird flu virus. This is the first known case of this particular strain, H5N5, in a human in the U. S. The individual, an older adult with existing health issues, was hospitalized in early November and succumbe
In a move to protect public health, Twin Sisters Creamery has pulled four types of raw milk cheese from shelves. The recall affects Whatcom Blue, Farmhouse, Peppercorn, and Mustard Seed cheeses, all made with unpasteurized milk. This action follows the discovery of harmful E. coli bacteria in some s
In the United States, many adults might not be drinking enough water. This could be a big deal for their kidneys. A recent study looked at how water intake affects kidney health. It found that people who drink less water than they need might be at risk for chronic kidney disease (CKD). The study us
Pollution is a big problem. It messes with our health and the health of animals. One pollutant, potassium perchlorate, is used a lot in industries and the military. It's known to mess with thyroid function. But what about its effect on male reproductive health? Not much is known. Scientists decided
Epilepsy is a complex puzzle. It alters the brain's layout and operations. Researchers have been piecing together clues. They examined various brain scans. Some scans focused on the brain's physical form. Others observed its activity during rest. The findings were intriguing. The hippocampus, a vit
Health inequities are not simple. They arise from a mix of factors like gender, class, ethnicity, age, and migration status. These factors don't work alone. They interact with each other and with bigger systems like policies and institutions. To tackle health inequities, we need to look at these fac
