Did you know that dementia and memory loss are costing our society a lot? And it's not getting cheaper. That's why some scientists decided to test out a special program to help older people who might get dementia. This program, called a multi-domain intervention, tries to tackle memory loss from man
Did you know that Plummer-Vinson Syndrome (PVS) can put people at risk for head and neck cancer? This isn't just a random fact—researchers have taken a close look at how these health issues connect. PVS, which affects the esophagus and throat, can create conditions that make it easier for cancer to
In 1963, a terror attack shook America when the Ku Klux Klan bombed the 16th Street Baptist Church in Alabama, killing four Black girls. This happened just before President Kennedy was assassinated. Two years later, the radical group Weather Underground set off a bomb in the U. S. Capitol. Both grou
Online dating has become a big part of many people's lives, but it's also a playground for scammers. Last year, over 64, 000 Americans were tricked into giving away over $1 billion in romance scams. That's double the amount from just four years ago! A 66-year-old woman named Sue was one of these vic
Ever thought about starting the new year with a new love life? Well, January's first Sunday, nicknamed "Dating Sunday, " is the perfect time to do just that. Millions of singles are expected to log onto dating apps, making it the busiest day of the year for online romance. Tinder, one of the bigges
Welcome to the Stockholm Early Detection of Cancer Study, commonly known as STEADY-CAN. This unique project focuses on understanding how to spot cancer early in a large group of people from Stockholm County, Sweden. By gathering real-life medical data from both hospital and clinic visits, researcher
Imagine tiny, magical beads made from plant leftovers! Scientists have found a way to turn waste into something helpful for packaging. These 'magic dots' are safe for cells and deliver drugs effectively. They're not the brightest, but by adding some atoms like nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur, we can mak
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has given some taxpayers a little more time to file their returns. If you live in one of 14 states hit by severe weather or natural disasters, you might be eligible for an extension. This includes folks in Louisiana, Vermont, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, as
Imagine you're missing a tooth and the bone around that area needs help to grow back. Would you rather have a membrane made of gelatin and polylactic acid (GT/PLA) or one called Guidor®? This experiment involved 32 people who needed bone regrowth after losing a tooth. They were split into two groups
Psoriatic arthritis, or PsA, is a complex inflammatory disease that can affect joints and skin, and it often comes with other health issues. Managing PsA is crucial to control the disease, prevent damage, and improve quality of life. Over time, many drugs have been developed to help. While some, lik
