You might have heard of 1, 4-dihydropyridines, or DHPs for short. These tiny molecules pack a big punch when it comes to heart health. They're like little keys that fit perfectly into specific locks on our body's calcium channels. These channels, especially the L-type ones, control how much calcium
On New Year's Day, Shamsud-Din Jabbar surprised investigators with his choice of explosive. He used a chemical never seen in U. S. or European attacks. This rare compound was found in two homemade bombs placed near where he drove a truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street. Jabbar's Houston trailer was s
From rural Georgia to Washington and back, various events will take place over the next week to honor the life and career of President Jimmy Carter. The celebrations are specially tailored to represent his roots in the small town of Plains, his political journey through Georgia and Washington, and h
Manchester United's fans are upset with Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his company INEOS, saying they've made the club's atmosphere worse. Ratcliffe bought a big chunk of the club, hoping to improve things, but that hasn't happened yet. He's been making big changes to save money, like letting go of staff and
Strokes are a significant cause of death and disability worldwide, making quick and precise identification crucial. However, diagnosing strokes before reaching the hospital can be tricky, with about half of suspected cases turning out to be something else. To tackle this, a new system called prehosp
Clara Thomann, a 33-year-old science teacher from California, was unfortunately killed while hiking in Greece. She was on vacation in the Greek Islands with her partner, Elliot Finn, when she fell down a steep gorge near Plakias, Crete, on December 23. The fall was devastating—she plunged about 164
Imagine you're booking a flight, and the airline promises a specific departure or arrival time. Now, picture this happening repeatedly but the plane never shows up on time. That's what JetBlue did, and the Transportation Department isn't happy. They've slapped JetBlue with a $2 million fine for habi
Ever heard of a walleye sandwich? If you live in Minnesota, you probably have. This tasty treat is a local favorite and has an interesting story behind it. The walleye, a freshwater fish known for its mild, sweet flavor, is popular in Minnesota. The walleye sandwich was invented here and is now a cl
Immuno-oncology drugs, like immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), have shown potential in treating various cancers. For advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients with PD-L1 expression of 50% or higher, single-drug ICI therapy that targets PD-L1 is the standard treatment. But can machine le
Zachery Ty Bryan, known for his role as Brad Taylor in the '90s sitcom 'Home Improvement, ' found himself in trouble again. This time, he was arrested in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on a second-degree domestic violence charge. The arrest happened on New Year's Day and was confirmed by jail records
