In a surprising move, the Kansas City Chiefs have decided to start quarterback Carson Wentz in their last regular-season game against the Denver Broncos. This news was announced by head coach Andy Reid on Wednesday, New Year's Day. The Chiefs had already secured the AFC's single bye on Christmas Day
Have you ever wondered how bacteria become resistant to drugs? One culprit, Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), is a sneaky bug causing deadly tuberculosis. A key player in TB's resistance is AcpM, a protein that helps Mtb build its tough outer shell. Understanding AcpM is crucial because it can h
You probably know that New York City’s plan to charge drivers for entering certain busy areas has been stopped temporarily by New Jersey. Why the hold-up? A judge stepped in, worried about how this fee might mess with air quality. New York City wants to keep going, but New Jersey needs more time to
In the cold regions of Finland, high winds can wreak havoc on overhead power lines, causing frequent blackouts. Researchers have been studying the link between wind speed and soil frost to better understand these disruptions. By collecting data from five regions between 2008 and 2018, they've discov
The Guardian Angels are back in the Big Apple's subways! After 15 years, they're helping keep the city's underground safe. New Yorkers are thrilled, with some even greeting founder Curtis Sliwa with a kiss. But why are the Angels back? Recently, there have been serious crimes in the subway system. J
Ever heard of the Guardian Angels? They're a group of volunteers who help keep New York City's subways safe. After a scary incident where a woman was set on fire on a train, they've decided to start patrolling again. The group's founder, Curtis Sliwa, says they'll be checking on people who seem trou
Did you know that clogged arteries can affect more than just your heart? A recent study looked into how these blockages, known as panvascular disease (PVD), impact the lives of people with heart failure (HF) with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). This condition means the heart can't pump blood as w
Today, we're getting a peek into Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's cozy getaways. They've been spotted twice in NYC over the past few days. First, they enjoyed dinner with friends, Jack Antonoff and his wife, Margaret Qualley. The next day, they stepped out again, this time holding hands in the Meatpa
Heart health matters, especially for lung cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy. Since a big study called RTOG 0617, doctors have been paying more attention to how radiation affects the heart. But there's a problem: we don't have enough large-scale studies that accurately map the different pa
Rheumatoid arthritis is a tough disease that affects many joints and needs lifelong care. Scientists have been working on a new way to fight this condition using tiny particles called Esculin-loaded chitosan nanoparticles (ENPs). These magic bullets were made using a process called ion gelation and
