House Speaker Mike Johnson recently shared some big plans. He said Republicans are ready to hit the ground running in January. Their goal? To make things more affordable for everyone. Johnson talked about lowering healthcare costs and making daily life cheaper. He also mentioned turning some of Pres
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, once a prince, now stripped of his titles, remains at the center of a storm. His ties to Jeffrey Epstein and allegations by Virginia Giuffre have kept the spotlight on him. Giuffre claimed she was trafficked and forced into situations with Mountbatten-Windsor, who denied
The world of science is changing. It's not just about lone geniuses anymore. It's about teams. And for the past 15 years, people have been meeting to talk about how to make teamwork in science better. This year, the big meeting happened online. It was called "Insights on the Science of Team Science:
The liver is a busy place. It does a lot of important jobs, like helping with digestion and storing energy. But it also has a sneaky side. It's a cozy spot for cancer cells to hide and grow, especially when they spread from other parts of the body. This is because the liver has a special way of keep
People with vision problems often face a puzzling situation. Their actual abilities and how they feel about their lives don't always match. This gap is influenced by a few key factors. First, mood plays a big role. If someone is feeling down, they might rate their quality of life lower, even if the
Life sciences leaders are feeling a mix of hope and worry as they look ahead to 2026. A recent survey shows that their optimism has dropped by 9% compared to last year. They are facing tough times in the money markets, changing political and regulatory environments, and cybersecurity threats. The s
Cancer treatment just got a new twist with a clever use of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). Scientists have found a way to deliver this common household chemical directly to cancer cells, making it a potential game-changer in the fight against tumors. The big challenge with H2O2 is that it breaks down qui
A 45-year-old father of two, who had disabilities, lost his life due to sepsis. This happened because he did not get the right medicine on time. He was in the hospital for 34 hours without the antibiotics he needed. This was found by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) in a recent
In a move to catch serious health issues early, the U. S. has added two rare genetic disorders to its newborn screening list. Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) and Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD) are now part of the recommended screenings for newborns. This change means babies can be tested at b
Hair turning gray is a natural part of aging, but not everyone goes gray at the same time. This is because the process is influenced by a mix of factors, including genetics, lifestyle, and even stress. The cells responsible for hair color, called melanocyte stem cells, start to slow down or stop wo
