Women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) face a tough challenge. When pregnant, these women experience hyperglycemia, which usually disappears after giving birth. But there is a catch. These women are at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus later in life. It is becoming easier
Imagine this - Panama's President, let's just call him José, found himself in hot water recently. You know, Jose is the big boss of Panama. He and a U. S. Cabinet member, let's call him Marco, had a chat and some big decisions were on the table. The biggest was whether U. S ships should get a free p
Imagine this: Kansas is grappling with a huge tuberculosis (TB) outbreak, the kind that doesn't pop up very often in the US. This outbreak is a big deal, and it's got the public health workers in a tight spot. Why is it such a big deal? TB outbreaks usually happen when people are in crowded
Across the United States, people took to the streets to voice their disapproval of recent policy changes. In cities like Philadelphia and state capitols from Minnesota to Texas, protesters gathered to express their concerns. They didn't like the tougher stance on immigration, the reversal of transg
Picture the Senate chambers under the spotlight, a whirlwind of political drama, and here is what happened! Senator Brian Schatz of Hawaii kicked it off. On a Wednesday afternoon, he stepped up, and in a video he shared, he declared, “We’ll have 35+ Senators from the Democratic side who will vote ag
Picture this: tiny, super-selective sensors scouring through food to keep us safe. These aren’t your everyday sensors; they’re molecularly imprinted electrochemical sensors (MIECSs), crafted from something called molecularly imprinted derivative materials (MIDPs). Think of them like lock and key sys
On the seventh day after a terrible midair collision near Reagan National Airport, people gathered in Alexandria's Rivergate City. The event was somber and respectful. It was a time to honor the 67 lives lost during the plane and helicopter crash. The event took place by the Potomac River, just a fe
Down south of Los Angeles, the Palos Verdes Peninsula is facing a serious challenge. The ground is moving at an alarming rate, putting homes and lives at risk. This isn't a new issue. The peninsula has a history of landslides. The threat has become more severe in recent years. In 2024, heavy ra
Ever wondered what ancient sea monsters looked like? Plesiosaurs, with their long necks and powerful tails, have always sparked curiosity. While scientists have known a lot about their bones for over two centuries, the outer appearance has been a mystery. Now, researchers dive into an exciting disc
Let's dive in to this mess. First of all, it must have been a real shock when 100 million people across 22 states received weather alerts on Thursday. Snow, sleet, and freezing rain are expected to make travel from the midwest to the north-east and mid-Atlantic a nightmare for days. From Nebraska t
