Ever imagined a place where science and humanities meet to discuss something unusual? Three recent studies have shown that psychedelics might improve sexual well-being. But scientists need to explore how culture and history influence our views on sexuality. The field of psychedelics hasn't paid much
Imagine you're battling advanced biliary tract cancer (ABTC), and your doctors suggest a mix of drugs: nivolumab, modified gemcitabine, and S-1. This combo showed promise in a past trial, but PD-L1 levels didn't tell us much about how well it would work. So, scientists looked at another marker, LAG-
You might not think about it, but the time of day you get your cancer treatment could make a difference. Scientists have been looking into how our body's internal clock, called the circadian rhythm, affects how well cancer drugs work. One type of drug, called immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), has
Biliary tract cancers, like cholangiocarcinoma and gallbladder cancer, are growing more common worldwide, and most patients get diagnosed when the disease has already advanced, leading to a grim outlook. Recently, combining immune checkpoint inhibitors, such as durvalumab and pembrolizumab, with the
Immune-checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have emerged as a powerful tool in the fight against advanced squamous cell lung cancer (LUSC). These drugs offer a glimmer of hope for patients who haven't found success with other treatments. But it's not a one-size-fits-all solution—some patients don't respond
Tonight marks a big night for WWE fans as Monday Night Raw makes its grand entrance on Netflix. Right off the bat, fans are in for a treat. Instead of jumping straight into the action, WWE is starting with a bang—a powerful opening segment featuring none other than Paul "Triple H" Levesque. This isn
A lot of commotion happened recently when Tyra, the winner of RuPaul's Drag Race season two, made a nasty remark after the death of fellow Drag Race queen The Vivienne. James Lee Williams, known as The Vivienne, was a big name in the entertainment scene, winning the first ever Drag Race UK in 2019.
Let's talk about phthalates. These are chemicals that show up in a lot of everyday products, and scientists have been trying to figure out if they can increase the risk of getting gallstones. In a study from 2017-2018, researchers looked at urine samples from 1735 adults. They found that two specifi
Think about a complex chemical like chloroethenes. They're used in many industries, but if they're not handled properly, they can do some real damage. Scientists are on a mission to figure out the best way to capture these harmful gases—specifically, they're intrigued by zeolites, which are like tin
After breast cancer treatment, many women think their life goes back to normal. But a hidden condition, called lymphedema, can appear out of nowhere. Researchers kept an eye on 101 women for a year. Every three months, they measured the women's arms with simple tools like a tape measure and a perome
