The United Nations has given the green light for a new African peacekeeping mission to help Somalia fight the insurgent group al-Shabaab. This decision comes with some uncertainty, especially regarding the future involvement of Ethiopian troops. The existing peacekeeping force, known as ATMIS, is se
Breast cancer is a significant health concern, being the most common cancer among women globally. To effectively prevent it, understanding modifiable risk factors is crucial. One such factor that's gaining attention is sleep. Various sleep aspects, like duration, quality, disorders, medication use,
Let's talk about a cool new way doctors are treating severe cases of a condition called idiopathic epiretinal membranes (iERM). This happens when a thin layer of tissue grows on the surface of the eye's retina, and in severe cases, it can have extra layers in the center of the eye. Now, the interes
A taxi unexpectedly drove onto a sidewalk in Manhattan's bustling Herald Square on Christmas afternoon. This unfortunate incident, which happened around 4 p. m. , resulted in six pedestrians being hit, three of whom were taken to the hospital. Among the injured were a 9-year-old boy and his 41-year-
Starting this March, Hennepin County is set to launch a new way to get weather alerts. Instead of blasting warnings for the whole county, the National Weather Service will now target just the areas in danger. This new system, called Partial County Alerting (PCA), is scheduled to kick off on March 18
Living up in the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau can be tough on the skin. The sun's strong UV rays often cause damage, leading to redness, itching, and flaking. Scientists are exploring a new way to fix this problem: mixing sodium hyaluronate with human epidermal growth factor and injecting it just under th
Methylation is like a secret code that cells use to control important processes. The most common type is N6-methyladenosine (m6A), found in RNA. Methyltransferases add m6A, and demethylases remove it. The FTO (fat mass and obesity-associated protein) is a demethylase that can malfunction and cause d
Hospital involvement in the Bundled Payments for Care Improvement-Advanced (BPCI-A) program has been linked to some cost savings and consistent patient outcomes. However, we don't know if the program makes a difference for patients who undergo medical treatments compared to those who need surgery. I
In 2024, I watched a whopping 53 shows and picked my top episodes. Some left me wondering what even happened, while others stuck in my memory. Shows like "Shogun, " "Industry, " and "House of the Dragon" had standout moments. Let's dive into my top 10 episodes that made the year memorable. Starting
Epilepsy is a tough nut to crack. Doctors often use meds or deep brain stimulation to tackle seizures, but these methods have their limits. Some people don't respond well to meds, and seizures can be unpredictable. Recently, scientists have come up with new ways to tackle these challenges, like resp
