Get ready for a wet start to the Boxing Day Test between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan! This is the first Test match at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, in nearly three decades for Zimbabwe. After facing tough times in shorter formats, they hope to put up a strong show. Afghanistan, fresh from dominating wi
Imagine trying to walk with a prosthetic leg that doesn't fit quite right. It's not just uncomfortable; it can cause real problems, like skin irritation and poor mobility. The main issue? The size of the residual limb (the part of the leg left after amputation) can change over time, leading to a mis
Imagine you lost a leg, and now need a prosthetic socket to walk again. The fit has to be just right – not too tight, not too loose. But how do we know what’s "just right"? A recent study in Australia set out to find out. Researchers chatted with people who’ve lost a lower limb, asking about their e
Imagine tiny organisms that live on and inside your body. These are called microbes. During COVID-19, researchers found that these microbes can either help or harm you. The disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus can disrupt the balance of these microbes, making the disease worse. Changes in these m
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), a severe genetic condition that mainly affects boys, causes muscles to weaken over time. This leads to serious health issues like heart problems or breathing difficulties, and sadly, it can be fatal. Right now, there's no cure, and the usual treatments just help ma
Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a global health concern, and fast diagnosis is key to controlling outbreaks. One way to achieve this is through isothermal nucleic acid amplification techniques (INAATs). These methods are efficient and quick, making them ideal for point-of-care testing (POCT)
A recent study took a close look at "Online Resilience, " a brief online program designed to help emotionally healthy seniors aged 75 and above. This program is built on third-wave cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) ideas, with a focus on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). The study aimed to s
Imagine you're looking at two types of bladder cancer under a microscope. At first glance, they might seem similar, like two plants growing close together. But doctors are trying to figure out how to tell them apart. One type, called "early papillary formation, " grows upward like a tiny stem. The o
Have you ever thought about how tiny particles could help fight cancer? Meet gold-infused copper nanodots, also known as Au-doped Cu1. 92S nanodots. These tiny powerhouses have a unique ability to absorb laser light and convert it into heat, which can kill cancer cells. But that's not all! They also
Get ready for a mixed bag of weather this holiday season! The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has some interesting predictions. Most of the country can expect mild weather, making travel a breeze. But folks on the West Coast and in the south-central U. S. might face some rough
