Did you know that having adequate zinc in your blood might make the COVID-19 vaccine work better? That's what a study from Japan found. Researchers looked into how much zinc people had in their blood before getting the COVID vaccine. They wanted to see if it affected how well the vaccine worked. It
Former President Jimmy Carter, who served from 1977 to 1981, spent the last 43 years of his life in a humble two-bedroom ranch house he built himself in rural Plains, Georgia. At 100 years old, Carter became the first U. S. president to reach a centennial birthday. After his death on December 29, 20
Healthcare is always changing, which means educators need to keep up. One group they're focusing on is pediatric nurse practitioners, or PNPs. A research team wanted to see what tasks PNPs are doing in real jobs, especially primary and acute care. They also wanted to check if these tasks match what
Human endogenous retroviruses, or HERVs, are ancient viral fragments tucked away in our DNA. They've been there since our primate ancestors faced exogenous retroviral infections long ago, and we've been passing them down ever since. HERVs aren't just sitting idle; they can impact our immune system,
Close to the holiday season, a few odd events caught the attention of local law enforcement. For instance, a man in Evergreen Park aimed to spit on a security officer while being arrested at Walmart. The incident was caught on camera, showing the man's unusual behavior. Meanwhile, in the same area,
Lots of students in healthcare fields like dentistry and nursing manage hefty academic workloads and high expectations. This often leads to stress, which can show up in physical ways too, called somatization symptoms. Though these signs have been talked about a lot, not much focus has been given to
Max, the streaming service from Warner Bros. Discovery, has proven that nothing lasts forever. Even popular shows like The West Wing, which aired from 1999 to 2006, are not safe from being removed. This drama, created by Aaron Sorkin, was a huge hit and won 26 Emmy Awards. It was known for its uniqu
With winter break ending, schools in North Texas are keeping a close eye on the weather forecast. A mix of snow and rain is expected later this week, which could lead to school closures or changes in schedules. The National Weather Service predicts the most impact will be felt on Thursday and Friday
You know how important it is to get rid of excess fluids in heart failure? Well, did you know that many patients become resistant to standard diuretics? We're talking about a whopping 30% to 45% of patients! This is where lateral epidural stimulation (LES) comes in. Let's break it down. Imagine if
If you thought only a few members of Congress are dipping their toes into the cryptocurrency market, think again. In recent months, some lawmakers have been quietly buying and selling digital assets. This raises a big question: should members of Congress trade cryptocurrencies when they might be inv
