In a remarkable case, a 68-year-old patient, who follows the Jehovah's Witness faith, faced a tough health challenge. This person had a condition called chronic pulmonary thromboembolism, which means they had blood clots in their lungs. They also had other health issues, making their situation more
People from Taiwan and Japan recently had online chats about protecting nature and how regular folks can help. The goal was to see if talking across cultures could make them think more deeply about their own beliefs and how they affect the environment. The chats did more than just share ideas. They
Sports is big business. To make the list of top sports empires, you need to own at least one team worth over a billion dollars and have other sports investments worth at least half a billion. This means only the biggest players in the game get a spot. When figuring out how much these empires are wo
Meckel's Diverticulum is a condition that affects a small percentage of people, roughly between 0. 3% and 2. 9%. It's a congenital defect that can sometimes lead to painless lower gastrointestinal bleeding. While this is a common issue in children, it's quite rare in adults. The reason? Adults have
In the icy Arctic, something strange is happening in the mud beneath the ocean. Tiny life forms are fighting an invisible war. These are not just any tiny life forms. They are bacteria. And they are up against some tough opponents: superbugs. These superbugs are not your typical bugs. They are bacte
A group of researchers created a special website to help pregnant women decide about a vaccine. This vaccine protects both the mom and her baby from whooping cough. The website was made to be easy to use and give clear information. The team wanted to see if women would actually use the website and
Ever wondered why stepping over a puddle feels different than stepping to catch yourself from a stumble? It turns out, our brains use different muscle patterns for these actions. Researchers decided to dig into this by studying three types of steps: reactive steps (like catching yourself from a fall
Measles is back in a big way in the U. S. After being declared eliminated in 2000, the country is now seeing the highest number of cases in decades. Over 1, 200 cases have been reported this year alone. Even more concerning, three people have died from the disease, all of whom were unvaccinated. Th
Trump's recent move to impose new tariffs on 14 countries didn't shake up global markets as much as expected. The president announced tariffs ranging from 25% to 40% on goods from countries like Japan, South Korea, and others, set to start on August 1. But markets in Asia and Europe barely reacted.
SoFi Technologies is making waves in the financial world, with its stock price climbing 36% in 2025. This surge is driven by two major factors: changes in crypto regulations and student loan policies. First, let's talk about crypto. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has issued som
