Ovarian cancer treatment often involves surgery followed by chemotherapy. But when should the chemo start? This is a big question. A recent study looked into this. It wanted to see how the time between surgery and chemo affects survival rates. First, the basics. Ovarian cancer is serious. Surgery i
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a long-term condition that causes inflammation in the colon. It's becoming more common worldwide. Probiotics, which are good bacteria, have been looked at as a possible treatment. But there are problems. When taken by mouth, they don't always survive well in the gut. They
Lung cancer hits Māori in Aotearoa New Zealand hard. It's the top killer among cancers for them. More Māori lose their lives to lung cancer each year than from the next five most common cancers combined. This is a big problem that needs attention. The story doesn't end there. Māori often get worse
Sea turtles in Sicily are facing a big problem: plastic. Over seven years, researchers found that nearly 30% of the sea turtles they studied had eaten plastic and other trash. This isn't just a small issue. It's a growing concern that affects turtles of all ages and sizes. The study looked at both
Driftwood is everywhere along coastlines, but its role in trapping trash is often overlooked. A recent study looked at seven beaches in the central Caribbean coast of Colombia to see how driftwood affects litter buildup. Researchers counted and sorted over 12, 000 items, including nearly 4, 000 piec
Coffee lovers in the US might soon pay more for their favorite brew. Why? Because of a big change in trade rules. The US president recently said they will add a huge tax, or tariff, on coffee from Brazil. This news made coffee prices jump right away. Brazil is the biggest coffee maker in the world.
Markets were on shaky ground Thursday morning. The Dow and S&P 500 futures were down, while the Nasdaq was looking at a small gain. This came after President Trump dropped a big announcement late Wednesday night. He said the U. S. would slap a 50% tariff on Brazilian goods starting next month. This
In the vast, dry stretches of Guide Basin, China, water is a precious commodity. The area's climate is harsh, with little rain and lots of evaporation. This makes it tough to figure out how much water is hidden underground and how fast it's being renewed. Scientists dove into this mystery using spe
In the world of farming, a tiny fungus might just be a big hero. Researchers have found that a specific fungus, called Purpureocillium lilacinum (YZ1), can live inside plants like maize, millet, and sorghum. This is not just any fungus; it can help these plants grow better and fight off harmful fung
In Germany, a big push is happening to get patients more involved in their own care before weight-loss surgery. This isn't just about losing weight. It's about changing habits for good. A recent study looked at how well patients are being prepared for this life-changing procedure. The focus is on h
