Microplastics are everywhere. In the water we drink, the food we eat, and even in our bodies. A 14-year-old discovered something alarming related to these tiny particles during a science project. She wondered what microplastics might do to our immune cells, so she did an experiment. It was discovere
Picture this: tomatoes are not just for salads anymore. These red gems are being transformed into a powerful weapon against cancer. Researchers face a tricky puzzle. Cancer treatments are evolving using tiny particles called small extracellular vesicles or sEVs from animals but it is a cess
Randy Moss, a former NFL superstar, has been battling something that can be a real game-changer in his life. In late December, Moss told us he had a cancerous mass in his bile duct. He had to have radiation and chemotherapy to get rid of it. Moss had been working with ESPN and he took a break fro
What is the deal with assisted reproductive technology? ART, or assisted reproductive technology, is a big help to building families. But how much of a threat is it, really? The idea is to give those who can't have children on their own a chance. These people are called subfertile. First, le
Pancreatic cancer is a formidable opponent. It's often found too late. That's why doctors and researchers around the world are trying to solve the mystery and solve it quick. It is a disease that makes people wonder- how much danger am I in? Genes passed on from parents can sometimes make you mor
Breast cancer is a big problem for women in many parts of Africa. While many studies have looked at how women cope after chemotherapy or surgery, not many have focused on what happens after radiation therapy. So, researchers in Kumasi, Ghana, decided to dig deeper into this. They talked to 17 women
Ovarian cancer presents a serious challenge. It is hard to catch early and even harder to treat. The low survival rates speak volumes about the need for more effective diagnostic and therapeutic tools. This is where a type of new nanomaterial -- carbon dots or CDs -- shows huge promise. Carbon do
Imagine tiny soldiers, smaller than you can see, fighting cancer. These soldiers are made from lipids, the same stuff that's in your body's cells. They're called solid lipid nanoparticles, or SLNs. These SLNs are a new way to deliver medicine to cancer cells. They do this without the problems that c
Did you know that there's a compound called curcumin that could help in the fight against cancer? Curcumin is found in turmeric, a spice commonly used in cooking. Scientists are studying how it can be used to target a specific enzyme called Casein Kinase 2 (CK2), which plays a big role in how cells
Our drinking water is facing a big problem. For years, some chemicals have been lurking in our water. These chemicals are called PFAS and they are used in many everyday items. PFAS are very tough and don’t break down easily. This makes them useful for things like non-stick pans and water-resistan
