In 2021, the vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) calculator was revised to address concerns about equity. This tool was originally designed to estimate the likelihood of successful vaginal birth after a previous cesarean delivery. One of the factors considered by the algorithm was race and ethnicity
Doctors are looking into a new way to scan for neuroblastoma, a type of cancer. They're testing out a scan called 18 F-AlF-NOTA-octreotide PET/CT, or 18 F-OC for short. This scan uses a special chemical that lights up cancer cells when seen with a special camera. Researchers want to see if thi
Even as the year comes to a close, the music world isn't done yet. Our new playlist update, "Fire Emoji, " is here with some fresh tunes. Leading the pack is Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre's comeback album, "Missionary, " blending classic vibes with modern twists. A standout track is "Gunz N Smoke, " featur
Meet Haemonchus contortus, a tiny worm that packs a big punch. It's one of the most troublesome parasites for sheep and goats, mostly because it's become resistant to many drugs. One group of drugs, called macrocyclic lactones (MLs), includes popular ones like ivermectin and moxidectin. Scientists s
On a Monday afternoon in Kansas City, tragedy struck when a man and a woman lost their lives in a shooting. The incident occurred around 3:30 p. m. near the intersection of Blue Hills Road and Citadel Drive, close to 71 Highway and E. 63rd Street. Witnesses heard gunshots and directed police to a ve
Have you ever wondered how doctors figure out if you have cancer when you don't have clear symptoms? In England, the National Health Service (NHS) has a special way to handle this. Researchers decided to take a close look at how these rules, called non-specific symptom pathways, are being used. They
A new report by the Pew Research Center reveals that nearly half of American teens say they're online almost all the time. This is despite worries about how social media and phone use impact their mental health. YouTube remains the favorite platform, with 90% of teens watching videos there daily. Ho
Ever heard of non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs)? These are parts of our genome that don't make proteins but still have a big job to do. Two types, long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) and microRNAs (miRNAs), are super important in controlling our genes and lots of body processes. Any changes in how much or how the
Imagine you're an older adult living with asthma. How you deal with daily stress can greatly impact your health. Researchers have found that how people cope with problems can either ease or worsen their asthma symptoms. They looked at how depression affects this relationship and found that it's not
Our bodies have an in-built timekeeper, called the circadian rhythm, that keeps many functions running smoothly. When this rhythm gets disrupted, it can cause health problems. Modern life, with its long indoor hours and irregular schedules, can throw off this rhythm. Besides personal habits, environ
