When young mice are exposed to super-fine dust particles known as PM2. 5, they might deal with long-term muscle troubles. These particles can slow down muscle development and harm mitochondria, which are the energy factories inside our cells. Interestingly, the effects aren't equal between genders.
You might have heard that female athletes are less likely to suddenly die from heart issues than males. But why is that? Researchers have gathered data from various studies to find out. It turns out, there's more to it than just being a guy or a girl. Scientists have been looking into this for a wh
In a surprising twist, another Homeland Security agent in Utah has been charged. This time, it's Nicholas Kindle, who was caught up in a drug scheme just weeks after his colleague, David Cole. Both agents faced charges for selling illicit drugs that they had taken from evidence. Kindle's case is par
On Thursday, a court decision dashed the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) hopes to bring back net neutrality rules. A panel of three judges ruled that the FCC didn't have the power to enforce these rules under the "telecommunications service" provision of the Communications Act. The core is
Imagine you're trying to figure out if a certain group of people, like those who worked at the World Trade Center (WTC) after the 9/11 attacks, have a higher chance of getting cancer. You'd compare their cancer rates to another group, right? But which group? That's where things get interesting. A s
Female bladder pain syndrome, or FBPS, is a tough condition that primarily affects women. With symptoms that vary and can mimic other health issues, diagnosis can be tricky. Doctors often struggle to pinpoint FBPS because it can overlap with conditions like pelvic floor muscle pain or endometriosis.
Who would've thought that a simple game of catch could change a whole neighborhood? The JU:MP program shows us exactly how. They don't just let kids play; they teach them to lead and inspire change. But how do we make sure these young leaders succeed? By studying their efforts, we can learn what wor
In China, doctors play a crucial role in mental health treatment. However, many medical students and residents feel they're not getting the psychotherapy training they need. This is where a new training program comes in. Designed by experts, this program is set to teach future doctors the skills the
Imagine being told you have a health condition that doctors can’t agree on, and treatments that could do more harm than good. Welcome to the confusing world of pseudo-endocrine disorders. These are health issues that sound real but lack solid science to back them up. One example is adrenal fatigue,
President-elect Donald Trump and his Republican allies in Congress have pointed fingers at President Joe Biden's border policies following the tragic New Orleans truck attack. However, the truth is that the attacker, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, is a U. S. citizen and an Army veteran. Initially, Fox News wro
