You know that quitting smoking is tough, right? But there's a drug called varenicline that's been helping people kick the habit. It works like a charm, with about 26% of people still smoke-free after a year. Scientists believe your genes might play a role in how well varenicline works for you. Surpr
Donald Trump, the soon-to-be President of the United States, has been sentenced in a New York court. Trump was found guilty of 34 felonies related to business fraud. This case is special because Trump will become the first president-elect with a felony record. The judge chose an unusual punishment:
Imagine eating all your favorite foods and never having to worry about putting on extra pounds. This might sound like a dream, but scientists at the University of Colorado Boulder are exploring a fascinating idea that could make this a reality. They've found a unique micro-organism that could help k
You might think genes are just complicated terms, but they can actually tell us a lot about our health. Take, for example, the MTHFR and TP53 genes. The MTHFR gene helps with how the body uses folic acid, while the TP53 gene acts like a guardian, keeping our cells healthy. A recent study in South Af
As the dust settled on Election Night 2024, Brian Williams found himself looking ahead. "Our country is going through changes again, " he told viewers of his special on Amazon Prime Video, with a highway diorama as his backdrop. "Life goes on, and my next gig is hosting our firehouse dinner in New J
Hospital pharmacists are increasingly being acknowledged for their work with cell and gene therapies, as well as advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs). However, there's a lack of systematic evidence showing how effective their role really is. Let's break down what they do and why it's importan
Lichen Sclerosus, often called LSc, is a skin condition causing chronic inflammation, mostly in the anogenital areas. It can lead to serious health issues, like cancer. A recent study in Sweden looked at the number of new LSc cases and who they affected from 2001 to 2021. The researchers used data f
Every year, over 60 million people face traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), leading to significant health issues and even death. Managing these injuries is tough, with a heavy toll on individuals and society. For the past couple of decades, there's been a rise in clinical trials focusing on neurocriti
For years, residents of James Island have been asking for safer pedestrian routes. Now, the Charleston County Finance Committee is set to award a contract for a much-needed project. This initiative will create sidewalks and a crosswalk on Woodland Shores Road and Maybank Highway. The project, known
Imagine trying to sell nuclear materials like uranium and plutonium to an Iranian general. That's exactly what Takeshi Ebisawa, a suspected Yakuza boss, was up to. US authorities caught him red-handed in 2021 during an undercover operation. Ebisawa, a 60-year-old Japanese national, pleaded guilty in
