Imagine a world where heart disease is less scary. That's the world Professor Akira Endo has been helping to create, and we're celebrating his 90th birthday! This amazing scientist has spent his career finding ways to keep our hearts healthy. Let's dive into his incredible work and how it's changed
Viruses aren't just tiny invaders; they're also master manipulators. To take over your body, they need to hijack its communication networks, or signaling pathways. These pathways are like the body's messaging system, telling cells what to do. Viruses can either turn these signals on or off to create
A strange fog has been sweeping across the United States, and people are worried. The fog has a peculiar smell that some believe is chemical. In Florida, a person reported getting sick with flu-like symptoms after spending time in the fog. This isn’t the first time something like this has happened.
Stereo-EEG—it's not just about diagnosing, it's a whole process. It combines lots of different data, like how the brain looks, behaves, and even the genes it's made up of. Doctors use this method to guess where the brain's seizures are coming from and then implant electrodes to monitor and stimulate
Billionaire Hussain Sajwani, whose company DAMAC Properties is a giant in the skyscraper-packed city of Dubai, has made a big announcement. He's putting $20 billion into building data centers in the United States. This news came straight from President-elect Donald Trump at a press conference. It se
LiAngelo Ball, better known as G3, has unexpectedly burst into the hip-hop scene with his song "Tweaker. " The track, which first gained attention through NBA prospect LiAngelo Ball's teases on N3on's livestream, has quickly become a sensation. Its catchy chorus and nostalgic 2000s vibe have made it
When people get a stem cell transplant from someone else (called allogeneic transplant), their immune system takes a big hit. This makes them super vulnerable to infections from bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Even with better protection strategies, bacterial infections in the bloodstream (called BSIs
Imagine you're a doctor. You need to know if a patient's cough or sneeze is just a passing thing or a sign of something bigger. That's where machine learning comes in. Researchers created an automatic system to spot sneezes and coughs, sounds that can hint at respiratory problems. The goal? Early di
Ever wondered how breathing exercises can help those with long-term health issues? A recent look into different studies found that working our breathing muscles through something called "voluntary isocapnic hyperpnoea" can be a safe and helpful tool for patients with chronic diseases. This wasn't a
You might not have heard of HMPV, but it's been around for a while. Discovered back in 2001 in the Netherlands, this virus is part of the RSV family and can cause symptoms like coughing, fever, and shortness of breath. Kids, seniors, and folks with weaker immune systems are at higher risk for severe
