When the world shut down due to COVID-19, patient organizations had to quickly turn to technology to keep helping those with health conditions. These groups, which normally offer everything from one-on-one support to group meetups and lobbying, had to find new ways to operate online. The sudden chan
The ligamentum teres, or LT, is a small but important structure in the hip joint. It's been getting lots of attention lately, especially in people who have surgery for femoroacetabular impingement (FAI). FAI happens when the ball and socket of the hip joint don't fit together properly, causing pain
Last night, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 zoomed ahead with a impressive $6. 5 million in previews. Disney's Mufasa also did well, pulling in $3. 3 million. These numbers are the highest ever for a Sonic movie, beating the previous installment's $5 million Thursday night previews and overall $6. 25 million.
Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming a game-changer in healthcare. One area where AI is making a big difference is respiratory care. Doctors and researchers are using AI to find new ways to treat and diagnose lung diseases. These smart technologies can analyze data, spot patterns, and even pr
You know how sometimes prices go up, making things cost more? Well, that's called inflation. The Federal Reserve has a special way to measure this, and in November, their gauge showed a smaller increase than expected. That's good news, right? Not so fast! Economists were actually expecting a bigger
IUCrJ, a respected journal in the world of crystallography, has just completed its first ten years. Let's take a look back at its journey so far, see where it stands today, and think about what the future might hold. When IUCrJ started a decade ago, it had a clear mission: to provide a platform for
Imagine walking into your favorite pizzeria or Chinese food buffet only to find it swarming with cockroaches. That's what happened to two restaurants in town recently. During routine health inspections, these eateries were found to have live and dead cockroaches crawling around. Yuck! This isn't jus
When Ryan Coogler's "Black Panther" hit the big screen, many were excited to see a film focused on African superheroes. As a Kenyan-American, the casting of diverse Black leads was promising, giving hope that Hollywood would finally recognize different African narratives. However, the movie failed i
Imagine you’re looking to reduce diarrheal disease in low-resource settings. You might think water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) interventions are the answer, right? While they have shown promise, many large-scale trials haven't delivered the expected health benefits for young children. It’s like
Young adults from Gen Z are facing a unique challenge. They're calling it a "midlife crisis, " even though they're just in their twenties. The dream of independence has turned into a nightmare for many. Why? Money problems, job instability, and worries about the future are taking a toll. These issue
