Pregnant women face higher risks from influenza, including severe outcomes like hospitalization. Yet, during the COVID-19 pandemic, only about half of pregnant women got the flu shot. This gap highlights a need to understand their choices better. A study looked into why pregnant women decide to get
ACL surgeries are common, but does the choice of medical equipment supplier really make a difference in the results? A recent study suggests it might not be as crucial as previously thought. The research focused on high-volume surgical centers, looking at surgery time, the need for follow-up procedu
In Romania, a recent study took a closer look at what might put hospitalized patients at risk for Cryptosporidium infections. Researchers gathered data from 312 people, ranging from very young infants to the elderly, living in both cities and countryside areas. They tested stool samples using specia
Heart problems are serious, and everyone should have the same chance to get help. But does where you live and how much money you have change that? A study looked into this by checking how often family doctors send patients to heart specialists in different areas. The idea was to see if money and loc
Quinshon Judkins, a rising star in the NFL, finds himself in hot water after a recent arrest. The Browns running back was taken into custody on Saturday morning, and the details are starting to come out. According to the Fort Lauderdale Police Department, Judkins is accused of a misdemeanor domesti
Iga Swiatek's victory at Wimbledon in 2025 was more than just a tennis match; it was a testament to her resilience and determination. The Polish tennis star had faced a challenging year, filled with personal and professional setbacks. She had to deal with a doping case, a coaching change, and the lo
Iran is open to talking about its nuclear program again, but there's a catch. The country's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, said Iran would only return to the negotiating table if the U. S. and its allies promised no more attacks. This comes after recent strikes on Iran's nuclear and military site
Elon Musk's companies are at it again, playing a high-stakes game of financial chess. SpaceX, known for its space exploration ventures, is reportedly putting $2 billion into xAI, Musk's artificial intelligence startup. This move comes as part of a larger funding round for xAI, which is aiming to rai
We all have a personal bubble around us. It's like an invisible shield that helps us sense things near our body. But what if you can't move? Does this bubble change? Scientists wanted to find out. They did two experiments. In the first one, they put people in a big box and asked them to react to to
In the fight against cancer, scientists are always looking for new ways to make treatments work better. One big challenge is that cancer cells can become resistant to drugs over time. To tackle this, researchers have come up with a clever idea: combining two powerful tools to attack cancer cells fro
