Ever wonder how the COVID-19 pandemic affects the kidneys of young military members? A study spanning from March 2020 to September 2022 looked into this. Out of 831, 780 service members, only a tiny fraction, 0. 2%, experienced kidney issues within a few months of having COVID-19. Interestingly, tho
Last week, New York bid farewell to Richard Parsons, a man known as one of the city's "wise men. " At 76, Parsons, born and raised in Brooklyn, was a multifaceted figure who touched various aspects of society. From basketball star at the University of Hawaii to law degree holder from Albany Law Scho
Heatwaves can be deadly, as seen in Europe's 2018 and 2022 summers. But did you know that some of these extreme temperatures could be foreseen weeks in advance? Subseasonal forecasts, which predict weather 2 weeks to 2 months ahead, offer a glimpse into the future. Yet, we haven't fully explored how
Boeing, a major US aviation company, has had a rough 2024. It started with a strike by 33, 000 machinists, which slowed down the production of popular planes like the 737 Max, 777, and 767. In January, a scary incident happened when a door plug fell off a 737 Max during a flight. This made safety ex
Endometriosis, a condition that can cause mild discomfort to extreme pelvic pain and even infertility, is a significant health issue for many women. In Jordan, a previous study from one hospital hinted that this condition might be more common than thought. That finding led researchers to investigate
Did you know there's a kind of fat that wraps around our blood vessels? It's called perivascular adipose tissue (PVAT), and it's been sneakily affecting our heart health. When we're overweight or have diabetes, this fat gets inflamed and causes trouble. It sends out alarm signals to our immune syste
Two Bigfoot hunters from Oregon met a sad end last weekend. They were searching for the legendary creature in Washington's Gifford Pinchot National Forest. After a days-long search, police found their bodies in a heavily wooded area. The cause? Harsh weather and being poorly prepared. The legend of
Last night, Mississippi faced a brutal storm that unfortunately took at least one life. The Jackson metro area still saw rain falling, but the worst seems to be over. The severe weather warnings have expired, indicating the dangerous part of the storm has moved out. The storm brought a powerful lin
Ever heard of mitoNEET? It's a protein found in the outer layer of our cell powerhouses, the mitochondria. This protein wasn't always easy to spot, but it was first noticed when scientists used a special drug derivative to label it. They named it mitoNEET because it was found near mitochondria. But
Imagine writing 175 books in 45 years without ever planning to be an author. That's what our storyteller did. They didn't just write stories; they connected dots like Steve Jobs said, diving into topics from marine biology to American history. Their latest book, "In Search of the Old Ones, " mixes t
