TOM

Jul 02 2025SCIENCE

How Brain Tumors Use a Tricky Protein to Grow and Spread

Glioblastoma is a scary brain cancer. People with it usually don't live more than a year and a half after they're diagnosed. Scientists are trying to figure out how to fight it. One protein, called Connexin43 (Cx43), is tricky. It can do good things, like stopping tumors from growing. But in gliobl

reading time less than a minute
Jul 01 2025HEALTH

COVID-19's Hidden Brain Impact: What's Happening Inside?

Long COVID-19 is more than just a physical struggle. It's also taking a toll on the brain. Many people are facing neuropsychiatric symptoms. These include things like memory problems, mood swings, and even neurodegenerative disorders. But what's causing these issues? Researchers are looking into th

reading time less than a minute
Jul 01 2025HEALTH

Understanding the Hidden Struggles of Men with Chronic Illnesses

Men often keep their feelings to themselves, especially when dealing with health issues. This makes it tough to manage depressive symptoms. Social connections and daily habits play a big role in how men cope with these feelings. A recent study looked at non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic men over 40 wh

reading time less than a minute
Jun 30 2025SCIENCE

How Cells Fight Back: The Hidden Battle Inside Glioblastoma

Inside the brain, there's a sneaky fight happening. Glioblastoma, a tough type of brain cancer, is always finding ways to survive. Scientists have spotted a clever trick it uses. A tiny helper inside cells, called SH3GLB1, is part of this trick. It helps cells clean up and recycle their own parts. T

reading time less than a minute
Jun 30 2025BUSINESS

Bumble's Big Changes: What's Next for the Dating App?

Bumble is making some big changes. They are letting go of about 30% of their staff. That's around 240 people. This move is all about saving money and focusing on growth. The company thinks this will save them about $40 million. Most of that money will go back into making the app better. The CEO, Wh

reading time less than a minute
Jun 30 2025HEALTH

Ouch! How Mouth Sores After Bone Marrow Transplants Can Make Life Harder

Bone marrow transplants can be a lifesaver for people with blood cancers. But they come with some tough side effects. One big problem is severe mouth sores, which can make eating painful and slow down recovery. A recent study looked at how bad mouth sores affect patients' strength and overall feel a

reading time less than a minute
Jun 29 2025HEALTH

COVID's Sharp New Throat Pain: Should You Be Worried?

Lately, some folks have been talking about a super painful sore throat linked to COVID. They're calling it "razor sore throat. " It sounds scary, but is it really something new? Doctors say no. They've seen bad sore throats with COVID before. It's not a sign of a new, extra scary virus. The symptom

reading time less than a minute
Jun 28 2025HEALTH

Spotting Skin Cancer: How Doctors Are Upping Their Game

Doctors are getting a hand from technology to spot skin cancer. There's a tool called optical coherence tomography (OCT) that's pretty handy, but not everyone knows how to use it right. That's where cumulative sum (CUSUM) analysis steps in. It's like a scorecard that tracks how well doctors are doin

reading time less than a minute
Jun 28 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Struggle of Waking Up and Acting Fast

Ever tried to do something important right after waking up? It's tough, right? Now, imagine being a driver in a self-driving car. You're napping, and suddenly, you need to take over. But what if you were in deep sleep? A recent study looked into this. Researchers had people drive in a simulator aft

reading time less than a minute
Jun 27 2025BUSINESS

Tesla's Top Exec Exit: What's Really Going On?

Tesla has seen another high-profile departure. Omead Afshar, who led manufacturing and operations in North America and Europe, is out. He's the latest in a string of executives to leave the electric car maker. Just last month, Milan Kovac, the head of engineering for Tesla's Optimus robot, also depa

reading time less than a minute