You might have heard that smoking can harm your unborn baby, but do you know how it does this exactly? This study took a closer look at how cigarette smoke messes with the placenta, the organ that connects moms and babies. It turns out, the smoke affects a crucial process inside placenta cells calle
Need to get ready for some snow and chilly temps this weekend? Let's break it down. On Friday, we'll start with some cloudy skies and mild temps in the mid-40s. As the day goes on, watch out for some snow showers sneaking in by evening. Expect a bit of snow, maybe 2 to 4 inches, with areas along the
Brain tumors, especially a type called glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), are tough to beat. Current treatments like surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy only give patients about 15 months to live on average. Scientists are now testing a new approach using tiny robots called nanorobots to fight GBM. The
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian touched down in Moscow on Friday to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. This high-level gathering signifies a growing bond between the two nations, fueled by their shared challenge to Western influence. Both countries face economic sanctions from the West,
The new administration has a chance to tackle drug issues head-on. Recently, voters have realized the harms of legalizing pot, rejecting many such measures. It's crucial to prevent future problems, especially since today's marijuana is much stronger. Federal agencies, like the Department of Health
Ever wondered what Italian pediatricians think about using nasal sprays for kids? Well, it's not just a simple yes or no. A recent survey dug deep into their views, and it's quite interesting. First off, it's not all about the medicine. Italian pediatricians care about the comfort of kids too. They
Alzheimer's disease is a growing concern, expected to affect 152 million people by 2050. Recently, new therapies, known as anti-amyloid treatments, have been approved. Unlike traditional options, these are infused every 2 to 5 weeks to slow down the disease. But with this progress comes a downside.
Imagine a dark, smoky control room in 1972, filled with vintage equipment. This isn't your usual sports broadcast; it's a hostage crisis at the Munich Olympics. ABC Sports producers are scrambling. They're not news journalists, but they're confronting questions that still haunt today's media: What c
Everyone knows that hospitals handle lots of powerful medicines. Sadly, these drugs sometimes get stolen or misused, a problem known as "diversion. " So, a team of experts decided to figure out why this happens and what can be done about it. They came up with a clever plan to spot where the system m
In the Netherlands, a special type of therapy called psychomotor therapy (PMT) is commonly used to help people with mild intellectual disabilities or borderline intellectual functioning manage their anger and aggressive behavior. However, not much has been written about what these individuals think
