Imagine you've got some tiny, unwanted passengers living on your body, but you can't feel them at all. That's the deal with pubic lice, also known as crabs. These tiny critters have been causing problems for a long time, and recently, there's been a big outbreak that's slipped under the radar. Pubi
Believe it or not, 2024 was the year of the underdogs in the crypto world. While Bitcoin hit a stunning $100, 000, it wasn't the leader of the pack. A meme coin inspired by a frog, Pepe, exploded in value by a whopping 1, 500%. Coins like SUI and Dogecoin also jumped ahead, leaving Bitcoin in the du
The Sacramento Kings have made a change at the top, firing head coach Mike Brown. This decision comes after they've struggled early in the season, with a record of 13-18 and a five-game losing streak. Brown had been with the team for about half of his third season. Despite leading the Kings to break
Imagine living with a chronic illness like endometriosis in Finland. You're used to the ups and downs, the ebb and flow of pain. But sometimes, things can get scary. This happens when the illness behaves in unexpected ways, like growing rapidly or aggressively. It can also happen when medical treatm
As we enter 2025, many people are wondering how to manage their health care costs effectively. One important fact to keep in mind is that most of the basics of health insurance won't change. This might seem like a good thing, but it also means that the risk of unexpected bills remains, especially wi
In the latest turn of events, Israeli forces have arrested the director of one of the last operating hospitals in northern Gaza. This comes after a series of overnight strikes in the region, which resulted in nine deaths, including children, according to Palestinian medical officials. Meanwhile, Isr
You might think of petroleum as just something that fuels our cars. But in the Khuzestan province of Iran, it's also used to fight off the desert. Farmers cover their soil with petroleum to stop wind erosion, a process called mulching. This study found that while this method works, it also comes wit
The 17th edition of the annual banned-substance review just came out, and it's all about the latest findings in human sports drug testing. This one covers research published between October 2023 and September 2024. Just like before, the focus is on new ways to detect doping and figure out how certai
You might think whooping cough is a thing of the past, but think again. This nasty infection is making a comeback, and health officials are worried. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that whooping cough cases are at a decade-high, with six times more cases this year compar
In a surprising move, outgoing President Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to hit the pause button on a law that could potentially shut down the popular app TikTok. This comes as his administration seeks a negotiated solution to address national security concerns while keeping the app availab
