Finding reliable ways to predict how metastatic kidney cancer patients will respond to treatment is a big deal. Doctors need this info to decide on the best care plan. One thing they're looking at is the glucose-to-lymphocyte ratio (GLR). This is like a sugar to immune cells ratio. A Turkish group c
Tiffany Henyard, Dolton's mayor, is funding her own re-election campaign, with no outside contributions except for her loans. Her opponent, Jason House, has raised around $20, 000 from various sources, including contributions from local officials and a law firm. Henyard, who is also under federal sc
You might think that having a new baby would make moms want to escape social media. But hold on, it's not that simple! A group of researchers sat down with 20 new moms, aged 23 to 42, to chat about their social media habits. These moms had babies between 0 to 6 months old and were part of a bigger s
Tiger Woods, the legendary golfer, often credits his success to his parents. But did you know that his mom, Kultida Woods, plays a huge role behind the scenes? Born in Thailand, Kultida spent her early years moving between her parents after they divorced. This shaped her into a strong-willed person
You know how sometimes you have a tough day at school and it's harder to concentrate? Well, doctors have tough days too, especially surgeons. They face high-pressure situations all the time. But does their stress affect how well they do their job? And more importantly, does it impact their patients?
Lowcountry schools are back to business as usual, but they're on high alert after a data breach at PowerSchool. The South Carolina Department of Education is helping out by looking into what went wrong. Something called personally identifiable information was compromised, and this isn't just a local
Imagine bringing back animals that have been wiped out, like the woolly mammoth or the Tasmanian tiger. That's what Colossal Biosciences is trying to do. This week, they got a big boost with $200 million in funding. That brings their total funding to a whopping $435 million since they started in 202
Ever wondered why the future of augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) devices depends on tiny micro-light-emitting diodes (μLEDs) smaller than a speck of dust? Despite their promise of high brightness and low power consumption, these ultra-small μLEDs encounter a significant hurdle: their efficiency
Sometimes, things aren't what they seem. Take Chief Justice John Roberts, for example. Many probably thought he was a political puppet after he helped out a certain former president in a high-profile legal case. But hold on a moment! Looks can be deceiving. Let’s dig into what really happened. Chie
New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently revealed her plan to reduce income taxes for many state residents, aiming to ease financial pressure. Her proposal, part of an affordability agenda, is set to be detailed in her upcoming State of the State address. The tax cut would benefit joint filers earnin
