As obesity rates climb, so does the number of people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). This condition can lead to inflammation and scarring of the liver, known as non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). For some people with obesity, treatments like bariatric surgery and bariatric endosco
Have you ever noticed that an apple slice turns brown faster than you can say "peel me"? That's thanks to an enzyme named polyphenol oxidase (PPO). Scientists have found a neat trick using cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) to stop this. CAP is like a gentle, invisible breeze that can turn off PPO. In a
Last week, Lindsey Vonn made a comeback in the ski racing world. She competed in two super-Gs at Copper Mountain and finished in 19th and 24th place. This was her first competitive race since her retirement in 2019. Her strong performance earned her a spot in the FIS Ski World Cup 2024. Lindsey Von
Scientists are trying to figure out if catching COVID-19 might make older adults more likely to develop dementia for the first time. This is a big question because we don't have a clear answer yet. Some studies suggest there might be a link, but others aren't so sure. To get a better idea, researche
In the heart of Wisconsin, the Valley Sports Academy organized its third annual dodgeball tournament, with a twist. Instead of young athletes, adults grabbed the spotlight to raise funds for the Eau Claire Children's Museum. The event, held on a chilly Saturday, showcased the community's spirit as a
"Saturday Night Live" (SNL) kicked off its weekend update with some laughs, targeting President-elect Donald Trump and his associates. First up was the story of United HealthCare CEO Brian Thompson getting shot in Manhattan. Host Colin Jost joked that the nation was already debating who'd play Thomp
In the Rio Grande Valley of Texas, undocumented immigrants are being urged to prepare for possible deportation. Joaquin Garcia, director of community organizing for La Union del Pueblo Entero (LUPE), recently advised a group of immigrants to have a plan in place. This plan should include who will pi
When iron and carbon alloys transform, things can get complicated. Sometimes, the growing ferrite and austenite phases, instead of working together, drift apart due to pre-existing cementite particles in the austenite phase. This is what's called a non-cooperative or divorced eutectoid transformatio
Recently, ABC News agreed to pay a whopping $15 million to Donald Trump's future presidential foundation and museum. This is part of a settlement for a defamation lawsuit that Trump filed against the network. The lawsuit stemmed from comments made by their star anchor, George Stephanopoulos, during
In a recent twist of events, New York's governor has openly called on President Biden to take swift action against the mysterious drones that have been causing disruptions. The drones, which have been spotted flying over sensitive areas, have led to the temporary shutdown of a major airfield. The go
