Living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) can be tough, and many people with this condition also deal with depression and anxiety. A recent study set out to understand why some people with CKD experience these mental health issues more than others. They looked at personal factors and the services ava
Buck Woodall, an animator, has stirred up trouble for Disney's "Moana 2. " He's filed a lawsuit claiming that Disney copied elements from his 2003 animated script, "Bucky, " to create the Moana movies. Woodall is seeking a massive $10 billion or 2. 5% of Moana's gross revenue. He initially tried to
Gerard Butler’s latest heist movie, Den of Thieves 2: Pantera, took the top spot at the box office with a surprising $15. 5 million opening. This success was good news for Lionsgate, marking the first time in months one of their films came in number one. Interestingly, the sequel performed just as w
People living in the Hirakud Command Area of Odisha, India, are battling a silent enemy—chronic kidney disease (CKD) and anemia. This isn't your typical CKD; it's a mystery version, known as CKDu. Researchers decided to dig deeper, linking these health issues to something alarming: pesticides and he
You might not think about it, but changes in your body weight can actually affect the structure of your jawbone. A recent study took a close look at this in young Swedish women. They wanted to know if losing weight through either medical treatments or surgery could change the bone pattern in the low
Skin diseases are a global problem, affecting millions and posing serious health risks. Diagnosing these diseases can be tough, needing careful exams, medical history reviews, and lab tests. As diseases get more complex, spotting them becomes harder. This research uses a deep learning model with tra
Hospitals all over the world are facing a big challenge: more people need help, but there's only so much space and time. This problem is often made worse by patients who no longer need intensive care but can't leave yet – we call them ALC patients. They take up beds and create crowds, which isn't go
The wildfires raging across California might turn out to be the most expensive disaster in US history. The fires have already scorched over 40, 000 acres, according to CalFire. Governor Gavin Newsom warned that the costs and scale of the fires could be unprecedented. As of Saturday, sixteen people h
Rory Sykes, a former child star and motivational speaker known for his work with people with disabilities, has sadly passed away in the recent Los Angeles wildfires. Born with blindness and cerebral palsy, Rory overcame many challenges throughout his life. He was only 32 years old. Rory's mother, S
After the destructive fires that hit Los Angeles, Governor Gavin Newsom is planning a massive rebuilding project, calling it a "Marshall Plan" for the region. This plan aims to reimagine the city with input from various leaders, including those from the city, civic groups, businesses, nonprofits, an
