Prediabetes is a serious condition. It means blood sugar levels are higher than normal. But not high enough to be diabetes. People with prediabetes are at a much higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The good news is that lifestyle changes can help. Regular exercise is one of the best ways to m
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a rare condition that weakens muscles over time. It happens because certain nerve cells in the brain and spine break down. Nusinersen is a medicine that can slow down this process. Doctors want to find better ways to see how well this treatment is working. One way t
A young man, just 23 years old, went to the doctor because his left shoulder hurt. He was a police officer, so he thought maybe he had hurt himself on the job. The doctor thought it might be a common problem called rotator cuff impingement. But when the usual treatments didn't help, they took a clos
A recent proposal to sell off over 3. 2 million acres of federal land in the Western U. S. has hit a roadblock. The Senate parliamentarian ruled that the plan, put forward by Senator Mike Lee, breaks the chamber's rules. This move has sparked a debate about who should control these lands and what th
Tesla's robotaxis are now cruising around Austin, but they're not exactly setting a great example. Clips online show these autonomous vehicles doing some pretty questionable things. They've been caught driving on the wrong side of the road, making sudden stops for no apparent reason, and even leavin
Chinese herbs have been used for ages to treat various ailments, and one such herb, Atractylodis rhizoma (AR), has shown promise in managing gastrointestinal issues. Researchers decided to dig deeper into how an alcohol-based extract of AR (EEAR) could help with ulcerative colitis (UC), a condition
In the world of health, catching problems early is key. A recent effort focused on creating a handy tool to spot a condition called impaired fasting glucose (IFG). This condition is a red flag for other serious health issues down the line, especially for Chinese adults. The tool in question is a no
People in East, South, and Southeast Asia are finding new ways to fight addiction. Groups that support each other are becoming more popular. These groups help people recover from alcohol and drug problems. They are not like regular therapy. Instead, they rely on shared experiences and mutual support
People who are overweight or obese often try different treatments to manage their weight. One such treatment involves medicines that mimic natural hormones in the body. These hormones, like GLP-1 and GIP, help control blood sugar and appetite. A recent study looked at how these medicines affect tas
Over the past 40 years, Bulgarian babies have been getting smaller. This isn't just a random thing. It's a sign of bigger changes happening in the country. First, let's talk about weight. In the 1980s, the average baby boy weighed about 3447 grams at birth. By 2020, that number dropped to 3335 gram
