Young people who are both LGBTQ+ and people of color face a lot of unique challenges. These challenges can affect their mental health, but they are often overlooked in research. A recent study tried to understand their experiences better. The study involved 24 Black and Latinx LGBTQ+ young people.
Tony Banuelos, a well-known figure in Monrovia, is facing a tough road to recovery after the Eaton Fire destroyed his Altadena home. With his restaurant business slowing down and the challenges of rebuilding, he's finding strength in his community and family. The fire, which tore through the area s
The place where you live does more than just provide shelter. It can also play a role in your heart health, even if you don't realize it. High blood pressure is a serious issue that can lead to heart attacks and strokes. But here's something interesting: scientists are still trying to figure out how
In the wake of the devastating floods in Texas, the usual political blame game has kicked into high gear. Instead of focusing on the urgent needs of the victims, politicians and pundits are busy pointing fingers. Some liberals quickly blamed budget cuts by Elon Musk for the lack of timely weather al
Chordoma is a tough cancer to treat. It's rare, and doctors don't have many options. But there's a new drug called palbociclib that might help. Researchers tested palbociclib on people with advanced chordoma. They wanted to see if it could stop the cancer from growing. The results are promising. P
Sports is big business. To make the list of top sports empires, you need to own at least one team worth over a billion dollars and have other sports investments worth at least half a billion. This means only the biggest players in the game get a spot. When figuring out how much these empires are wo
Breast cancer is a complex disease, and scientists are always looking for new clues to understand it better. One interesting player in this puzzle is the ADAR1 gene. This gene is responsible for editing RNA, a crucial job that keeps mammals alive. When ADAR1 doesn't work right, it can mess up the ed
In the icy Arctic, something strange is happening in the mud beneath the ocean. Tiny life forms are fighting an invisible war. These are not just any tiny life forms. They are bacteria. And they are up against some tough opponents: superbugs. These superbugs are not your typical bugs. They are bacte
Climate change is making our oceans hotter. This is bad news for bivalve mollusks like mussels and clams. They are struggling to cope with these new conditions. Scientists wanted to see how these creatures manage their energy when temperatures rise. They looked at two types: the Mediterranean musse
Heart patients who have had a TAVR procedure, which replaces a damaged heart valve, often wonder how to avoid blood clots afterward. Blood thinners are usually given to prevent clots, but not everyone needs them. This has sparked a lot of discussion among doctors. The problem is that TAVR can lead
