A healthy lifestyle during pregnancy can greatly impact the outcome. Some women, like those with low income or social support, are more likely to make unhealthy choices. eHealth tools could help these women make better decisions. But how can we design and use these tools effectively? And how do we r
In the United States, many patients with polycythemia vera (PV), a blood disorder, are treated in community practices. Recent research looked at 5871 PV patients to understand their blood counts, treatments, and outcomes after six months of taking hydroxyurea (HU), a common drug used to lower blood
Years after Flight MH370 vanished, Malaysia is considering a new search plan. A U. S. company, Ocean Infinity, has proposed a "no find, no fee" deal to look for the missing plane. They've pinpointed a new area in the southern Indian Ocean, where the plane is believed to have crashed. The company wil
You know how sometimes prices go up, making things cost more? Well, that's called inflation. The Federal Reserve has a special way to measure this, and in November, their gauge showed a smaller increase than expected. That's good news, right? Not so fast! Economists were actually expecting a bigger
Ever wondered why some wounds take forever to heal? It could be more than just the wound itself. With our population aging and lifestyles changing, chronic wounds are becoming a bigger deal. These aren't your typical little cuts or scrapes—they hang around for months or years and really take a toll
Invariant natural killer T cells, or iNKT cells, are special T cells that recognize lipid antigens with the help of a protein called CD1d. One of the most powerful lipid antigens for these cells is α-galactosylceramide, or α-GalCer, which was first found in marine sponges. Surprisingly, until now, s
Identifying mild traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in veterans can be tricky. Two different systems, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and the LIMBIC-CENC research project, were compared to see how well they found these injuries. The LIMBIC-CENC study uses detailed interviews to find all possib
Are you ready for a chilly weekend in South Carolina? As we approach the winter solstice, the state is preparing for a significant cold front. Today, a strong cold front will sweep through, bringing clear skies and breezy conditions. Expect wind gusts up to 30 mph, leading to a lake wind advisory th
Get ready, North Texans! The upcoming holiday season is set to bring a mix of chilly nights and pleasant days. Meteorologists are predicting a frosty start to the weekend, with temperatures dipping low on Saturday morning. This cold spell is expected to linger, keeping things cool through Christmas
In 2024, natural disasters caused extensive damage and claimed hundreds of lives worldwide. The year started with powerful tornadoes sweeping through the United States, followed by devastating earthquakes and floods in Asia and the Middle East. Summer brought intense heat waves and a series of hurri
