Meet John, a 60-year-old man who faced a rare health challenge. He was diagnosed with a type of tumor called an extramedullary plasmacytoma. This unusual growth didn't form in the bone marrow like most tumors of its kind. Instead, it showed up in the right lacrimal sac fossa, a small area near the e
Imagine if your home doubled as a personal healthcare facility. That's the reality for many families with kids who have complex health needs. Researchers, curious about these specialized spaces, invited parents to share photos and stories. Homes ranged from mini medical centers to cozy sanctuaries.
Depression and having multiple diseases at once are big problems all over the world. But we don't know much about how they relate to each other. This study looked at an interesting way to deal with this, using China's focus on good relations among people. They wanted to see how common these problems
Vertigo is more than just feeling dizzy. It's the sensation that your body or your surroundings are moving when they're not. This can make daily life challenging and even lead to increased healthcare visits. The Global Burden of Disease Project tries to measure illness and death around the world. In
Insects and other tiny critters are vital parts of our planet's ecosystems. Among them, certain fungi play a big role in keeping populations in check. These fungi, called entomopathogenic fungi, specifically attack insects and arthropods. One group, the Hypocreales, has been overlooked by scientists
Brain cancer is a real challenge for doctors. One type, called glioblastoma, is especially tough to treat. For years, they've been looking for better ways to fight it. Recently, scientists have found a new target: a protein called CD73. This protein helps cancer grow and spread, making it a key play
Ever wondered what happens to tomato plants when they're thirsty? A recent study dug deep into this question, tracking how water shortage affects the way tomato plants process light during photosynthesis. Researchers created different drought levels (100%, 75%, 50%, and 25% of normal water), hoping
Imagine having an operation and waking up with less pain and needing fewer strong painkillers. That's what VVZ-149, a new type of pain-blocking drug, aims to do. This small molecule targets two key components in our pain system – the glycine transporter type 2 and the serotonin receptor 5-HT2A. Re
As the year winds down, Apple is facing a deadline. It promised that cars with the next-gen CarPlay system would hit the streets in 2024. But with just a few days left, time is running out. This new CarPlay is supposed to connect your iPhone to your car in a whole new way, showing your apps on the d
When you hear the word "thyroidectomy, " you might think of removing the thyroid gland. But what about the lymph nodes nearby? A recent study looked into how many lymph nodes doctors should aim to remove during this operation. Lymph nodes are like tiny sentinels, helping to spot any cancer that migh
