Liver fibrosis is like a scar that forms when the liver tries to fix itself after repeated damage. It's a complicated process, and doctors don't have many good treatments for it. Liver sinusoidal endothelial cells (LSECs) are tiny cells in the liver that change and help control other cells during fi
Penn State's defense was the star of the show in their Fiesta Bowl win over Boise State. They kept Ashton Jeanty, the Heisman Trophy runner-up, from running wild, limiting him to just 104 yards on 30 carries. Jeanty, who usually averages around 7 yards per carry, was held to a season-low 3. 5 yards
2024 wasn't a great year for many restaurant chains. With consumers cutting back on dining out due to inflation, sales took a hit. This led to some big names shutting down underperforming locations. Wendy's, for instance, closed 140 restaurants by the end of the year. Their CEO, Kirk Tanner, said th
Ukraine has put an end to Russian gas exports to European customers. The decision, revealed by Ukraine's energy minister Herman Halushchenko, was made with national security in mind. Halushchenko noted that this move aligns with Europe's plan to phase out Russian gas, causing financial losses for Ru
Young adults in Turkiye are increasingly struggling with substance use, leading to a rise in probation as an alternative to traditional imprisonment. This shift reflects the need for the probation system to adapt to new realities, including the use of active games. These games can help young adults
As the calendar turns over to 2025, investors are crossing their fingers for a bright start. However, experts are cautioning that the stock market may not see the massive jumps seen in the past couple of years. Wall Street predictions suggest the S&P 500 could grow by about 15%, with a big boost fro
After a devastating crash that claimed 179 lives, investigators in South Korea have decided to send one of the plane's black boxes to the United States for further analysis. The Jeju Air flight was carrying 181 people when it made an emergency landing, hit a barrier, and burst into flames. Only two
In the beginning of 2025, California is rolling out a set of new laws designed to tackle crime, especially retail theft. These laws come after a period where punishments had been eased. Experts note that while these new laws may make penalties stronger, they don't mark a return to the strict policie
For a while, NBC had a full lineup of Law & Order shows on Thursday nights. But as of the 2024-2025 TV season, that's not happening anymore. Christopher Meloni's Law & Order: Organized Crime is missing, and SVU is moving to streaming on Peacock. So, let's see how the other Law & Order shows did in t
As 2024 draws to a close, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Police Superintendent Larry Snelling are celebrating a citywide drop in violent crime. They say it's a result of everyone working together. "It takes a village, " Johnson explained at a press conference. "We can't just blame the cops. " The
