Last Thursday, as Mary Hotvedt stepped down from her position as chair of the Western New Mexico University Board of Regents, she defended President Joe Shepard and the board from criticism. The board is under fire for spending hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars on fancy furniture and foreign
As obesity rates climb, so does the number of people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). This condition can lead to inflammation and scarring of the liver, known as non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). For some people with obesity, treatments like bariatric surgery and bariatric endosco
For over a month now, residents of southern New Jersey have been witnessing something unusual in their night skies. Just after Thanksgiving, Susan and Lorelai Woodruff spotted a group of about 10 bright objects zipping and turning above their home in Elsinboro. Every night since, the same display ha
You know how Rubisco is crucial for photosynthesis? Well, scientists took a look at how this enzyme operates in some early land plants like conifers and lycopods. They found that under conditions where CO 2 is plentiful, Rubisco's carboxylase activity in these plants was similar to that in modern
Malaria has been a relentless enemy in Africa, but the fight against it has become even tougher with the rise of drug-resistant strains. Imagine trying to fix a leaky pipe with a broken wrench—that's what it feels like when antimalarial drugs don't work as they should. Why is this happening? Well, m
Anesthesia, a crucial part of modern medicine, has come a long way. From the early days of its discovery, it has evolved into a sophisticated field. Researchers are now pushing boundaries to improve patient care and safety. They're exploring new drugs, techniques, and even personalized anesthesia pl
Imagine a hidden battle playing out in the rivers of Curitiba, Brazil. The culprits? Three drugs—azithromycin, ivermectin, and hydroxychloroquine—used widely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Scientists dove into this issue, finding alarming levels of these medicines in both water and sediment from urba
Meet Haemonchus contortus, a tiny worm that packs a big punch. It's one of the most troublesome parasites for sheep and goats, mostly because it's become resistant to many drugs. One group of drugs, called macrocyclic lactones (MLs), includes popular ones like ivermectin and moxidectin. Scientists s
Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred introduced a groundbreaking dungeon called the Dark Citadel, which is designed to be a challenging multiplayer experience. To enter this dungeon, you need at least one friend or stranger from the game's party finder. The game's director, Brent Gibson, confirmed that the du
You know how sometimes, using medicine seems like the easiest fix? Well, let's talk about kids and weight issues. Some docs believe giving pills to chubby kids is the fastest route to slim. But hold on, is it really that simple? First off, what's the big deal with kid obesity? It's not just about l
