Bone cells, known as osteocytes, have a tough time as they get older. Their tiny home, the lacuna-canalicular system, shrinks. The cell's arms, or processes, dwindle in number. And the tiny canals, or canaliculi, that connect them to other cells get clogged up. This makes it hard for them to do thei
A prominent former health official has publicly disagreed with the current Health Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The argument is over the significance of measles deaths. The former official is upset that the current Health Secretary has downplayed the deaths of children who were not vaccinated a
Eastern Europe is a hotspot for global clinical trials. Why? Because it's cost-effective. However, this comes with a catch. The region has some gaps in research oversight and a shortage of local experts in research ethics. This raises a big question: Are participants in these trials at risk of being
The US health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, has been under fire for his statements about autism. A former top vaccine official, Dr Peter Marks, has criticized Kennedy for giving families false hope. Marks, who resigned from his position, believes that Kennedy's claims about finding the cause of au
Apple's recent troubles with Siri's delayed features have led to a wave of legal action. The tech giant had promised a significantly enhanced version of Siri as part of its Apple Intelligence generative AI features. Unfortunately, these upgrades faced numerous issues and were pushed back to the foll
The world of college football is buzzing with a new controversy. This time, it's about money and contracts. It all started when a star quarterback, Nico Iamaleava, skipped practice. Why? Because he was upset about his NIL deal. This is a big deal because it's not just about one player. It's ab
College football is seeing a new kind of drama. The Tennessee Volunteers' star quarterback, Nico Iamaleava, skipped practice. This move has fans and experts talking. It's all about money and future plans. Iamaleava is in talks to renegotiate his Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deal. He wants more ca
Measles is making a comeback in the U. S. The number of reported cases has hit a milestone not seen in years. In just one week, 91 cases were confirmed, with Arkansas, Hawaii, and Indiana joining the list of states affected. This spike is part of a larger trend, with over 700 cases reported so far t
Fungi are not just for pizza toppings or fairy tales. Some fungi can actually help fight nasty parasites. One such fungus is Metarhizium anisopliae. Scientists have been testing a specific strain, IBCB425, to see if it can tackle a common worm problem in sheep. This worm, Haemonchus contortus, is a
Eric Dane, a familiar face from shows like "Euphoria" and "Grey's Anatomy, " has shared some personal news. He has been diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. This is a serious condition that affects the nerve cells controlling muscles all over the body. It's progressive, meaning
