Imagine having a condition like multiple sclerosis (MS), a long-term disease affecting the brain and spinal cord. Scientists are busy hunting for potential causes, with viruses like Epstein-Barr (EBV) leading the pack. But did you know fungi might also play a role? It’s true! The most significant ge
Boeing wrapped up a challenging 2024 with a mixed bag of news. Despite landing 142 orders in December, mostly for the troubled 737 Max, the company's deliveries continued to lag. This year was rough from the start, with orders almost coming to a halt after a door plug mishap on an Alaska Airlines fl
Imagine opening a bag of chips or a bottle of juice, and seeing right there on the front, in plain language, whether it's high, medium, or low in stuff like saturated fat, sodium, or added sugar. That's what the FDA is proposing for packaged food and drinks to help Americans make healthier choices q
Imagine you're a collegiate basketball player, training hard for the season ahead. Now, think about how your leg power might change if you reduce the amount of training you do but make each session super intense. That's exactly what a recent study explored. Researchers checked how female basketball
In South Korea, arresting a sitting president is a tough job. President Yoon Suk Yeol is under investigation by a bunch of law enforcement agencies. The Corruption Investigation Office (CIO) is leading the charge. They're the only ones with the power to detain him. But they're new and small. The sta
Tony Slattery, the British comedian known for his role in the improv show "Whose Line Is It Anyway? ", has passed away at 65. His family confirmed that he suffered a heart attack and left us on Tuesday morning. Before his untimely departure, Slattery had been battling mental health issues and addict
In April 2022, India began vaccinating children aged 6-12 against COVID-19. A study looked into moms' views of this new vaccination program. Researchers chatted with mothers from a big city hospital and smaller medical centers in both urban and rural areas. They wanted to understand why some moms mi
Imagine you’ve just had a heart procedure and your doctor wants to know how you're feeling. Instead of waiting for your appointment, you can now share your health journey directly. This is what electronic patient-reported outcome (PRO) systems aim to do in outpatient cardiovascular care. While that
Royal Oak Schools has a new group of leaders stepping up to guide their Board of Education. This team will be instrumental in shaping the future of the schools and ensuring they stay inclusive, diverse, and centered on student growth. The Superintendent, Mary Beth Fitzpatrick, is thrilled about the
Red Rooms, a true-crime thriller from 2024, isn't about the murderer, Ludovic Chevalier. Instead, it focuses on Kelly-Anne, an internet sleuth who's strangely obsessed with Chevalier's crimes. Despite the horrors he committed, it's Kelly-Anne's behavior that's truly unsettling. She attends his trial
