Gestational diabetes can cause big problems for the placenta, like making it too big and causing issues with blood vessels and stress from oxygen shortage. Scientists wanted to see if a drug called metformin could help fix these problems. They used rats to test this, grouping them into four groups:
Older folks with kidney problems often face a tough time getting transplants due to frailty. Especially those over 65 with chronic or end-stage kidney disease might find themselves at a disadvantage. The issue? Medical professionals worry about how well they'll bounce back after surgery. But here’s
We all know that extreme temperatures can be bad for our health. But did you know they might also make people feel lonely? A study in Hong Kong looked into this. They wanted to see if hot weather could make older adults feel isolated. You might think, "Why would temperature matter for social isolat
As the 119th Congress began, a tense vote took place over its leadership. Speaker Mike Johnson faced opposition from two Freedom Caucus members: Ralph Norman of South Carolina and Keith Self of Texas. Johnson pulled them aside, and they entered an anteroom where Representative Nancy Mace of South Ca
Donald Trump has started his second term with a bang, putting technology in the spotlight. His inauguration featured big names like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg. But there are other influential tech figures you might not know. Take David Sacks, Trump's new AI and Crypto Czar. He's a cryptocurrency
Imagine this: you're a big tech company in the U. S. , riding high on the AI wave. Then, out of nowhere, a little-known Chinese startup called DeepSeek shows off a chatbot that's as good as yours, but way cheaper. That's what happened, and it sent shockwaves through the U. S. stock market. Companies
The success of meniscal allograft transplantation (MAT) relies on recognizing and treating cartilage damage at the same time. But how much does repairing cartilage during MAT affect the surgery's long-term success and failure rates? Researchers set out to find answers by comparing MAT procedures wit
The NFC Championship is finally here, with the Philadelphia Eagles facing off against the Washington Commanders. It's a rematch that could send the Eagles back to the Super Bowl or crown the Commanders as this season's underdogs. So, who's the favorite? Experts from CBS Sports shared their predicti
In 2022, when Russia invaded Ukraine, the European Union quickly responded with the REPowerEU plan. This plan aimed to ensure short-term energy security by changing how the EU gets and uses natural gas. The goal was to diversify imports, reduce demand, and speed up the use of renewable energy in the
For a while now, there's been a worry that students aren't doing as well as they should. The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) is like a big test that helps educators and policymakers compare how kids are doing in reading and math across different states. This test happens every two
