Epilepsy is a brain condition that causes unusual electrical activity, often leading to seizures. These seizures start in a specific area of the brain, known as the epileptogenic focus. But not all epileptic brain activity, called interictal epileptiform spikes, is helpful in pinpointing this focus.
On Saturday, an Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed five people, including three workers from World Central Kitchen (WCK), a charity providing vital meals to those affected by the war. This is not the first time WCK has been caught in the crossfire. Earlier this year, another strike killed seven of the
This Thanksgiving, "Moana 2" is creating quite a stir, earning a whopping $28 million in just one day. Experts predict it could rake in over $175 million over the five-day holiday, surpassing the records set by "Frozen II" and "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. " Other blockbusters like "Wicked" and
You might think Syria is quiet these days, but think again! Rebels have just launched a big surprise attack. They've taken over 40 towns and even a whole military base, right under the nose of the Syrian government's forces and their allies from Iran. Aleppo, the country's second-biggest city, is ri
Harvey Weinstein, a disgraced producer awaiting trial, is suing New York City for a whopping $5 million. Why? He claims the conditions at Rikers Island Jail are terrible. His lawyers argue that the jail's staff didn't give him proper medical care or basic hygiene. They say Weinstein's health got wor
You know those super-cheap Ikea prices that make us all happy? Well, they might not stay that way. The boss of the company that runs most Ikea stores says tariffs, like the ones Donald Trump wants to put on goods from Mexico, Canada, and China, make it tough to keep prices low. He's worried these ta
Imagine Mike Tyson, the legendary boxer, stepping into the ring with Jake Paul, a YouTuber-turned-boxer. You’d expect Tyson to show his old form, right? Well, that didn’t happen. The 30-year age gap mattered a lot. A prominent combat sports journalist, Kevin Iole, explains that fans should look at t
The healthcare world is evolving, and so is the way we assess health technologies. Let's take a look at the latest developments. First off, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has weighed in on using artificial intelligence to gather evidence. This isn't just about robots; i
Imagine trying to stop a virus by blocking a specific part of it. Scientists are investigating drugs that target a protein called 3CL Pro . This protein is vital for the coronavirus to function and is similar across different types of coronaviruses. It's like finding a weak spot on a castle wall a
After a grueling two-week strike, Marblehead students will finally be back in class on Wednesday. The town and its educators agreed on a tentative contract, though the specifics are still under wraps. This strike, part of several recent teacher walkouts on Massachusetts' North Shore, had left over 2
