Venezuela is getting ready for big military exercises. This is their response to the US sending more warships and troops to the Caribbean. The country's defense minister said they are moving land, air, naval, and reserve forces. They also have a special civilian group called the Bolivarian Militia j
A group of young women gathered at a beach resort, not for a typical vacation, but to connect with others facing the same tough challenge: living with ALS, a disease often seen in older men. These women, diagnosed in their 20s and 30s, brought along essential medical equipment, like breathing machin
California is in for a wild ride this week as a powerful atmospheric river storm makes its way through the state. This storm is expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds, and even some snow to the mountains. The storm is expected to hit Northern California on Wednesday and move down to Southern Cal
Measles is back with a vengeance in North America. Canada just lost its measles-free status after a big outbreak. Over 5, 000 people got sick, and sadly, two babies died. Health experts are worried the U. S. might be next. The World Health Organization has three levels for how well a country contro
Winter is here, and so are the sniffles. Everyone's looking for ways to stay healthy. Some people chug vitamin C, others chase sunlight. But what if the secret to a stronger immune system is hiding in your gut? Researchers found something interesting. A compound called Urolithin A might be a game-c
Parkinson's disease is a tough challenge. It affects the body and the mind. Modern medicine has made big strides. It can fix hearts, change genes, and even lengthen lives. But there's something missing. The human spirit is often left out of the equation. Living with Parkinson's has shown that heali
Brian Daboll, the former head coach of the New York Giants, was seen out and about in New Jersey on a snowy Tuesday. This was the first time he had been spotted since his unexpected dismissal from the team the day before. He was dressed warmly in gray pants and a navy blue Penn State hoodie, seeming
In the world of cutting-edge research, it's not just about having a fancy lab or a big team. The real game-changer is the power of GPUs. Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan, the minds behind the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI), have made it clear that their focus is on expanding their computing powe
Parkinson's disease is a tough condition to manage. Over the years, deep brain stimulation (DBS) has become a common treatment. But, there wasn't a clear plan for how to take care of patients after the surgery. This is where a group of experts stepped in. They decided to create a standard way to ma
Researchers have been looking into spun citrate samples as a possible way to measure platelets. This could be a big deal because it might make the process easier and more accurate. But is it really necessary to change the way we do things? Right now, the usual method involves collecting blood and t
