Kids' ankle fractures can lead to growth plate issues. This study looked at how often these problems happen after certain types of fractures and what might make them more likely. They also checked how often more surgeries were needed because of these growth plate issues. Growth plates are crucial f
People often wonder how hard they need to push themselves during workouts. The idea that the more intense the exercise, the better the results is interesting. But figuring out exactly how to measure this intensity is not straightforward. First, let's think about what exercise intensity means. It's
The FDA has introduced a new approach to get treatments for rare genetic diseases to patients faster. Normally, drugs need to go through big, time-consuming studies. But now, for some serious conditions, smaller studies might be enough. This new method focuses on the science behind the treatment an
Antia Veal is a scientist with a story to tell. She's not just a professor at Quinsigamond Community College, teaching human biology to aspiring nurses. She's also a voice for change, speaking out about the need for more diversity in medical studies and the importance of accurate science communicati
The Giants are in a tough spot after letting go of their coach mid-season. They have a lot of choices, but not much time to decide. Some candidates are already working for other teams, so they'll have to wait until the season ends to talk to them. The Giants seem to like coaches they already know.
In the world of health, knowing your blood sugar levels is key, especially for those with type 2 diabetes. A recent study took a close look at how these levels change over time and their link to heart disease in Chinese patients. The focus was on fasting plasma glucose (FPG), a common measure of blo
A recent investigation has uncovered a surprising twist in the world of diabetes management. It seems that a widely used diabetes medication, metformin, might be interfering with the positive effects of regular physical activity. This finding is quite unexpected, as exercise is typically encouraged
A recent global AI hackathon brought together over 1, 200 participants from 16 countries to tackle real-world problems in chemistry and materials science. This event, held at Duke University and other locations, challenged teams to develop prototypes using large language models (LLMs). Abstrax, a co
Epithelioid Haemangioendothelioma, or EHE, is a very rare type of cancer. It belongs to a group called sarcomas. What makes EHE unique is the gene changes it has: WWTR1-CAMTA1 or YAP1-TFE3 fusions. These changes can make the cancer behave in different ways. Sometimes it grows very slowly. Other time
Drugs aren't the only things that can make people crave more of them. Sometimes, just seeing or hearing something linked to drug use can trigger strong cravings. This is because the brain learns to connect certain clues with the feeling of using drugs. Scientists wanted to see if a specific brain c
