You know, cancer has been the top cause of death for folks under 85 for quite some time now. But here's something interesting: a new report says that certain cancers are becoming more common among women and younger adults in the US. This is a big deal because, historically, men were at a higher risk
Imagine this: a young, healthy woman who takes care of herself gets a shocking diagnosis. Siobhan Donovan, 33, had just finished a smooth pregnancy with her third child. She was active, ate well, and didn’t smoke. Then she found some swelling in her breast. It turned out to be metastatic breast canc
It's been a while since the last episode of Severance, and with Season 2 starting tonight on Apple TV+, let's refresh our memories. In this sci-fi drama, the Lumon corporation uses a brain chip to split workers into "outies" and "innies". Outies live normal lives while innies work tirelessly, knowin
California's housing market was already in a tight spot before the recent wildfires. Now, with tens of thousands of families evacuated and struggling to find rental homes, the situation is even tougher. The rental market in Los Angeles and other affected areas was already stretched thin, with vacanc
NVIDIA has unveiled the RTX 5090D, a GPU designed for the Chinese market with some unique twists. Unlike its predecessors, this version has restrictions on AI and crypto-mining tasks. After just three seconds of work, the GPU slows down or throttles performance. This means Chinese AI firms might fin
Imagine a political campaign without money from lobbyists and city contractors. That’s what Scott Stringer, a former city comptroller and current mayoral hopeful, is proposing. He wants to restore trust in NYC’s government by stopping candidates from accepting donations from these groups. This isn’t
Colorectal cancer is a worldwide problem, but can screening really help and is it worth the cost? Researchers decided to find out by reviewing lots of studies about the benefits and costs of different screening methods in countries with varying income levels. They wanted to see if screening strategi
When a woman is pregnant, she should feel safe and supported. Sadly, in many places around the world, this isn't the case. Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) during pregnancy is a real threat, especially in countries that aren't as wealthy. The education level of the husband can play a big role in whet
Tiny, porous iron oxide spheres known as Fe3O4-vMSN (Fe3O4-viral-like Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles) are being used in a new way to fight liver cancer. These microscopic particles act as carriers for a powerful drug called Lenvatinib, which is typically taken orally. Lenvatinib works by stopping c
Antibiotic resistance is a global problem, and misuse of these drugs is a significant contributor. In Romania, the scenario is particularly worrisome, as highlighted on Europe's map of antibiotic resistance. The efforts to tackle this issue rely heavily on healthcare professionals like general pract
