Ever wondered why doctors keep harping on that liver damage stuff? Well we have a drunk sloshing around inside toxins from cigarettes loving our liver. Why do you think they call the early problems MASLD? NASH didn't go anywhere it switched to MASH Mash is not something we want. The medical world j
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating disease that is typically managed by a team of specialists. Some of these specialists focus on palliative care. This special branch of healthcare aims to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life, especially for patients in the late stages of A
Let's dive into the world of tiny tags used by scientists to study living cells. These tags, known as "tetraines, " are a big deal in a field called "bio-chemistry. " Bio-chemistry is all about making things react when a certain thing happens. Tetraines are invisible until they react with somet
Imagine robots as part of everyday life, interacting with us just like an iPhone does today. This isn’t just a dream. Apple, the tech giant from Cupertino, California, is reportedly diving into the world of robotics for consumer use. Not a surprise, given the rapid advancements in artificial intell
Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy (PCV) is no joke, it's a disease with abnormal blood vessels in the eye that can mess up your vision. Doctors wanted to know if a new treatment, Faricimab, would work better than what was already out there. They had a patient who had tried other treatments. These
A man from Alabama, along with some accomplices, managed to take over a high-level government account to boost the price of Bitcoin. The scheme was simple, but sneaky. They hijacked the X account of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and posted a fake news that the SEC had approved Bitc
A$AP Rocky, also known by his real name Rakim Mayers, chose silence in his assault trial in Los Angeles this week. He stated clearly, “I want my right to not testify. ” Rocky has been charged with two serious assault counts. The trial is over after a lawyer informed the judge the d
Imagine running on a treadmill, and you don’t need to check your pulse or pace. Your wireless earbuds will keep you updated. Apple introduces Powerbeats Pro 2 with a new heart rate monitoring feature. The earbuds have a built-in sensor that sends real-time data to the user. The chip inside has be
MAC-PD (Mycobacterium avium complex pulmonary disease) is a big challenge for doctors and patients alike. The usual treatments don't always work well, and they can cause nasty side effects. This makes it hard for patients to finish their treatment as planned. When someone shows up with long
Japan has been in a tough spot when it comes to HPV vaccinations. Even after the government greenlit the vaccination program in 2022, the number of people getting vaccinated is still alarmingly low. This is a big problem for public health. Why are so many people still hesitant? Misinformation has s
