In 2024, the University of Texas found itself in hot water. Five individuals from the athletic department were caught breaking NCAA rules. They were caught gambling on sports. This is a big no-no in college sports. The violations happened between July and November 2024. The people involved inclu
Keratoconus is a condition where the cornea, the clear front part of the eye, becomes thin and bulges out. This can mess with your vision and make everyday tasks a real struggle. But there is a treatment called corneal collagen crosslinking (CXL) that can slow down or even stop the progression of ke
Pituitary tumors, also known as adenomas, are quite common. They often lead to hormone imbalances and vision issues. In 2017, the World Health Organization changed how these tumors are classified. Now, doctors use special proteins called transcription factors: PIT1, TPIT, and SF1. These proteins hel
The Trump administration is facing a legal battle over its recent decision to fire a large number of civil rights investigators and lawyers from the Department of Education. This move has sparked concerns that the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) will be unable to handle complaints of discrimination in
Dr. Mehmet Oz is set to face some tough questions on Capitol Hill. He's up for a big job, leading the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid. This means he'd be in charge of a huge amount of money, nearly $1. 5 trillion, for federal healthcare spending. That's a lot of cash to manage. Oz is known for hi
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently found itself in a puzzling situation involving Amazon. Initially, the FTC claimed it couldn't pursue a case against Amazon due to significant budget and resource cuts. These cuts were part of a broader effort by the Department of Government Efficiency to r
Cryptocurrency scams are on the rise, and they can happen to anyone. After a liver transplant, a woman from Boston found herself spending a lot of time alone. She turned to dating apps to connect with others. That's where she met David, or so she thought. David was charming and good-looking. He was
The Senate Finance Committee is about to have a chat with Dr. Mehmet Oz. Oz is a well-known TV doctor. He was a heart surgeon, but he became famous on TV. He had a show called "The Dr. Oz Show" where he talked about health and sold stuff like supplements and health insurance plans. Now, he
Head and neck cancer can be a scary diagnosis. It's a type of cancer that starts in the squamous cells, which are thin, flat cells that look like fish scales. They are found in the tissues that line the mouth, throat, and voice box. This cancer is often found in the mouth, nose, throat, sinuses, or
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a type of liver cancer that is notoriously tough to treat. Doctors have been experimenting with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) to fight this disease. However, these drugs can sometimes make the cancer grow faster, a condition known as hyperprogressive disease (
