A big chill is on its way to the Coastal Bend! The National Weather Service in Corpus Christi has warned about a strong cold front that's expected to hit on Sunday night. While it's not certain how low the temperatures will drop, there's a chance it could get as cold as freezing in some areas. This
You might not think about it, but stopping breastfeeding early could have some serious health effects. Scientists did a study with mice to find out why this might increase the risk of breast cancer, especially for women who don't breastfeed for long. Past research showed that mice who stopped breast
Ariana Grande's appearance at the 36th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Award was nothing short of spectacular. She wore a stunning silver metallic ballgown that stole the show. But it wasn't just her fashion that grabbed everyone's attention. When she accepted the Rising Star Award,
Adenoid cystic carcinoma is a rare type of breast cancer, making up less than 3. 5% of breast cancer cases. Unlike most breast cancers, it often has a better outlook, even though it falls under triple-negative breast cancer. The first step in managing this cancer is usually breast-conserving surgery
Law & Order: Organized Crime fans are still eagerly awaiting the premiere of Season 5. While NBC has announced the release of Law & Order and SVU, there's no word yet on when Organized Crime will hit screens. Danielle Moné Truitt, who plays Sgt. Ayanna Bell, recently cleared the air on her social me
Frailty makes older adults highly susceptible to significant health issues from seemingly minor troubles. Around 10% of people over 65 struggle with frailty. These individuals often grapple with a mix of multiple chronic illnesses, personal struggles, and social issues. Personalized Care Planning (P
In the world of tobacco, Philip Morris International (PMI) has been quietly supporting educational courses for healthcare professionals. These courses, disguised as independent, focus on harm reduction, suggesting smokeless tobacco and e-cigarettes as safer alternatives to traditional smoking. But i
Dental schools have long focused on treating oral health issues, but the real goal should be prevention. That's why it's crucial to shift the focus in dental education to include oral health maintenance and promotion. A recent study set out to create Integrated Oral Health Care Pathways (IOHCPs) for
Imagine having a stroke and then living with unbearable pain for the rest of your life. This is the reality for many people who suffer from central poststroke pain syndrome (CPSP). One method that doctors use to manage this severe pain is deep brain stimulation (DBS). But how effective is it, and wh
Thyroid cancer, particularly Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer (ATC), is known for its aggressiveness and poor prognosis. One key factor influencing this is the tumor immune microenvironment (TIME). To better understand this, scientists used single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) to analyze the immune micro
