Ever wondered if drinking coffee on an empty stomach is a good idea? Well, it depends! Your body's reaction to coffee can be quite unique. Some people might feel just fine, while others could face discomfort. It's all about how your body responds to it. "Nutrition isn't one-size-fits-all, " says St
Doctors in a recent study explored whether giving high doses of intravenous fosfomycin could effectively treat urinary tract infections (UTIs) caused by a particularly tough bacterium called KPC carbapenemase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae (KPC-Kp). They weren't just trying to see if it worked; the
Have you ever thought about graphite like a secret agent? Seems strange, right? But this common material has secrets of its own, and scientists are learning to read them. The thing is, graphite isn't perfect. It has tiny flaws, or defects, that can mess up its performance. These aren't like your hom
In March, a significant change in campaign finance rules happened, thanks to a petition from Democratic lawyer Marc Elias. The Federal Election Commission (FEC) allowed political campaigns and outside political action committees (PACs) to work together on canvassing efforts to get out the vote. This
Ever wondered how air quality might affect marathon times? A study from researchers at an Ivy League university decided to find out. They looked at over 2. 5 million male and female marathon finishers, and added pollution data to the mix. How did they do this? They used a fancy model to pinpoint pol
As COVID-19 restrictions eased, there was a surge in viral respiratory infections (VRIs). This increase might have raised the risk of invasive bacterial infections (IBIs), such as complicated pneumonia, sinusitis, and invasive group A streptococcus (iGAS). To understand these changes better, researc
Meet Empagliflozin, a diabetes drug that's making waves in the medical world. Beyond its usual job of controlling blood sugar, it's showing promise in protecting kidneys too. Let's talk about chronic kidney disease (CKD), a serious condition that affects millions. Some people with CKD also have a co
Respiratory syncytial virus, often called RSV, is a big problem for little kids. Babies under a year old get sick the most from this virus. Recently, Australia approved a new vaccine that protects moms during pregnancy, so their babies stay healthier. It's a smart move to check if this vaccine is wo
In cities, sewage treatment plants use unique reactors with moving bed biofilms to clean wastewater. These reactors rely on microbes to break down the waste. Scientists studied how cold temperatures impact these microbes. They found that when it gets cold, the quality of the treated water decreases.
Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are game-changers in cancer therapy, but they don’t come without drawbacks. These drugs can cause issues in different parts of the body, and scientists are trying to understand why. It turns out that certain immune cells like T cells and myeloid cells are key play
