Let's dive into the fascinating world of the brain and explore what happens when someone experiences post-stroke depression, or PSD for short. Imagine a stroke as a sudden, unexpected storm that disrupts the brain's landscape. This storm can lead to PSD, a condition that affects many people who hav
Syria's new leadership is making waves. Ahmad al-Sharaa, the country's interim president, touched down in Saudi Arabia. This might be a big change for Saudi Arabia and Syria's relationship. Some believe this visit may relay a turning point in Syria's alliances. Sharaa flew in on a Saudi jet. Fatal
Pacific Palisades will stay closed to people other than residents and approved contractors. The residents of the area are worried. They fear crime will increase if outsiders are allowed in. They are fretful that looters, squatters will occupy the empty houses. These houses are empty because of the w
Imagine waking up to a world where the ground beneath you shivers more times than you can count on one hand. But this was the reality on the beautiful island of Santorini, Greece, recently. Residents and tourists on the island experienced a series of 200 earthquakes. These earthqu
In the coming week, two big things are happening. First, it will be warmer than usual outside, around 80 degrees and foggy in the morning. Especially in low spots. Temperature highs will be around 70 degrees as the Sun starts to heat up the day. Expect a fun, warm weekend with sunny skies
Picture this: A hot dog joint now ranks at the top, as the top dogs. Think of how the group made such a splash in the middle of a tough economic period. Portillo’s owes its success largely to its no-nonsense pricing and hearty portions. Portillo’s is the go-to
Bitcoin took a hit early in the day on Monday, dropping below $100, 000. It didn't take long for the world's largest cryptocurrency by market cap to recover from its low point of $97, 900. Seems like Bitcoin's gains from the recent industry-friendly regulations and a national crypto stockpile announ
In the never-ending battle against pesky pests, scientists are always on the lookout for natural allies. One such ally is the tiny wasp, Trichogramma chilonis, which targets the eggs of the Helicoverpa species. These wasps are superheroes in tomato fields, where Helicoverpa pests can cause significa
Let's talk about our hands. Really any of us can find out health problems by evaluating the finger tapping movements. This is kind of interesting. A new study has shown that looking at how maybe you tap your fingers can reveal problems before any major symptoms come to doctors attention. Today aroun
Tuberculous meningitis (TBM) is a nasty infection that affects the brain and spinal cord. It's caused by the same bacteria that causes tuberculosis (TB) in the lungs. One big problem with TBM is that it's hard to detect. The cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), which is the fluid that surrounds the brain and
