Have you ever wondered how some germs manage to hide from the body's defenses? Mycoplasma mycoides subsp. capri (Mmc) is a tiny, cell wall-less bacterium that can cause disease in goats and cattle. It has a clever trick: it can switch on and off a sugar-like coating called capsular polysaccharide (C
Hallux valgus, or a crooked big toe, is a common foot problem. It can make walking painful and affect daily life. Doctors often suggest surgery to fix it. Two common methods are Scarf osteotomy and Scarf with Akin osteotomy. A recent study compared these two methods in a group of 148 patients. Most
Harold Wayne Nichols, a 64-year-old man, met his end through lethal injection in Nashville. His crimes? The rape and murder of Karen Pulley, a young college student, back in 1988. Nichols didn't deny his guilt. In fact, he admitted to not just Pulley's murder but also to raping other women in the ar
Vancouver and its surrounding areas are preparing for a significant weather event. An atmospheric river is expected to bring a lot of rain, possibly up to 80 mm, to the region. This heavy rain could lead to flooding, especially in areas like the Fraser Valley. The rain is expected to start on Tuesda
Hair loss is not just a surface-level issue. It often points to bigger problems inside the body. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has long believed this. They say hair loss can be caused by things like not having enough good blood, too much stress, or chronic inflammation. These are serious issues
Halle Berry, the Oscar-winning actress, has publicly criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom for vetoing a menopause bill for the second year in a row. She shared her thoughts at the New York Times' DealBook conference, highlighting the governor's decision to overlook women's health issues. Ber
Have you ever thought about what your bed sheets are made of? Most people haven't. But the truth is, the fabric you sleep on can have a big impact on your health and the planet. Conventional cotton, which is used in most sheets, is grown with a lot of pesticides. These chemicals can leave traces on
Vanguard, a giant in the investment world, has decided to let its clients invest in crypto ETFs. This is a big change for the company, which has been against crypto for a long time. Now, its 50 million clients can invest in regulated crypto funds, just like those offered by BlackRock. Vanguard's he
Hayley Williams, the lead singer of Paramore, has made it clear that while her concerts are open to many, there are some who won't find a warm welcome. She's drawing a line in the sand, stating that fans with harmful beliefs about race, gender, or transgender people should think twice before showing
Haiti is in deep trouble. Gangs are everywhere, and they're armed with powerful weapons. Most of these guns come from the U. S. That's right, the very guns meant for American citizens are ending up in the hands of Haitian gangs. And it's not just any guns—we're talking about serious military-grade f
