Early signs of lung disease, like preserved ratio impaired spirometry (PRISm), are not often talked about. PRISm can be an early stage of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Not many studies focus on preventing PRISm. So, scientists decided to check if staying active could lower the risk.
Ever heard of myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS)? It's a condition where your body can't make enough healthy red blood cells, leading to anemia and a need for blood transfusions. A new drug, luspatercept, has been showing great promise in clinical trials. But how does it fare in the real world? A study
Did you know that some dementia patients might exhibit autistic traits in their younger years? Sounds curious, right? Let's explore a case where this happened. A person passed away and, upon autopsy, their brain showed signs of a type of dementia called behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia (bv
December is here, and Sony is dishing out some cool stuff for PlayStation Plus subscribers. First up, three new games are hitting the platform: "It Takes Two", "Aliens: Dark Descent", and "TemTem". They'll be available from December 3rd until January 6th. But hey, don't forget to grab November's gam
You know how sometimes a chat can completely change how you feel about something? That’s what happened to me after talking with Aileen Wu about the movie Alien: Romulus. We got chatting about the tough deaths in the film, and she mentioned Bjorn’s death, which made me see him in a new light. Bjorn,
Fibromyalgia is a complex condition often tied to mental health issues and high stress levels. Fortunately, non-drug treatments like physical exercise and complementary therapies have proven helpful in improving both physical and mental symptoms. But how exactly does exercise benefit the mind of som
Ever heard of blood pressure variability (BPV)? It's the ups and downs your blood pressure goes through daily. But how does this affect stroke patients who receive clot-busting treatment, also known as intravenous thrombolysis (IVT)? Not much is known about this, so a study was done to find out. Th
Contraceptives are a popular way for women to avoid pregnancy. But did you know they can cause other health issues too? Some types of contraceptives can lead to weight gain, high blood pressure, and problems with blood sugar. Over time, this mix of issues could result in something called metabolic s
Everyone knows that PFL's recent purchase of Bellator has stirred up trouble in the MMA world. Many Bellator fighters are now speaking out about the frustrating gaps between fights and the unclear future of the promotion. UFC legend Matt Brown has been quite vocal about his worries, calling the merg
Ever wondered how certain tumors become resistant to treatments? Well, let's dive into the fascinating world of FH deficiency and chromatin helicase CHD6. When a protein called FH is missing or not working right, it leads to a specific type of renal cell carcinoma (RCC). This kind of cancer doesn't
