Imagine you're an elderly patient hurt in a fall or a car accident and taken to the ER. Your doctor has three options for treating your injuries: whole blood, components of blood, or a combination of both. This study did a deep dive into how these different blood therapies affect elderly patients wi
Ever wondered what happened to the popular weather frog on Google Weather? The Pixel Weather team finally answered this question on the Made by Google Podcast in October. It turns out, Froggy didn't fit the new design Google had in mind. The team shared that they faced a tough choice. Half of the u
You wouldn’t expect a Sunday morning to start like this, but Fairfield County was in for a surprise. The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed that a tornado with winds exceeding 90 miles per hour touched down. The twister made its way through parts of the county, causing quite a ruckus. Since T
As 2024 wraps up, we're set for some peaceful weather. But don't get too cozy! The Weather Team is keeping an eye on two cold fronts that will bring cooler temps to welcome 2025. Tonight and tomorrow, we’ll see temps dip to the low 50s with clear skies. Expect some fog in the morning, which will cle
The National Weather Service decided to lift the tornado watch for most counties in South Carolina, including those in the Lowcountry. This watch was initially set to last until 1 p. m. for Charleston, Berkeley, Dorchester, Colleton, Beaufort, Orangeburg, Hampton, Jasper, and Allendale Counties. The
Ever wondered how cancer cells trick the immune system into turning a blind eye? Well, there's an enzyme called Deltex E3 ubiquitin ligase 2, or DTX2, that does just that in liver cancer. Scientists found out that this enzyme helps cancer cells in the liver attract certain immune cells called neutro
Have you ever wondered how some long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) can play a role in heart disease? Well, let's dive into the story of lncRNA uc003pxg. 1 and miR-339-5p, two players in the complex game of cardiovascular health. These tiny molecular actors have been found to influence the proliferation,
Ever wondered how sipping hot beverages and puffing cigarettes affect the inner lining of your mouth? Scientists in Ajman, UAE, set out to answer this question by studying the buccal epithelial cells (the cells that make up the inner lining of your cheeks) of both smokers and non-smokers. This study
Ever wondered how virtual reality (VR) and balance training compare when it comes to helping soccer players with chronic ankle instability? A recent study checked this out. The researchers rounded up 32 male soccer players with this issue and split them into two groups: one played VR games, and the
Early Sunday in the Upstate region of South Carolina saw some exciting weather, with several tornado warnings kicking off the day. These warnings started around 6:15 a. m. and wrapped up by about 9:15 a. m. , affecting both the Upstate and parts of Western North Carolina. As of now, no tornadoes hav
