Mobile stroke units, or MSUs, are becoming popular around the world for quickly treating strokes. They help reduce the time it takes to start treatment and may improve access to a procedure called mechanical thrombectomy. However, there's been no research in England and Wales to see if doctors, pati
Early in his presidency, Donald Trump signed a big order. This order ended America's part in the Paris climate deal. But hear us out for a second. This deal wasn't just about the planet. It was about money and power. China, for example, could keep polluting without any consequences. And guess who ha
This week, the X Games in Aspen is taking a revolutionary step by incorporating artificial intelligence to judge halfpipe runs. Jeremy Bloom, the X Games' new CEO and a former freestyle skier, has partnered with Google founder Sergey Brin to develop this technology using Google Cloud tools. Bloom be
Lynn Ban, a star from the Netflix show "Bling Empire: New York, " has sadly left us at the age of 52. Her son, Sebastian, shared the news on Instagram, revealing that she had passed away on Monday. This came just a few weeks after she underwent emergency brain surgery due to injuries from a ski acci
Have you ever wondered how common and serious the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is among adults living in the UK? Surprisingly, we don't know much about this virus in adults because doctors don't usually test for it. This lack of information makes it hard to know if we need a vaccination program
Scientists have found an ingenious way to tackle two various health threats using just one tiny protein. This little protein, originating from the Chikungunya virus, is typically spread by mosquitoes and can trigger large outbreaks. Normally, E. coli bacteria are harmless, but sometimes they can pos
Illegal cigarettes are a big problem in Ghana, stealing a chunk of the market that ranges from 10% to 35%. This isn't just a local issue—it's a cross-border affair. The reasons behind this black market are varied, including porous borders, little political interest, confusing tobacco taxes, industry
Head injuries in contact sports, like rugby, are becoming a real concern. To tackle this, two big rugby organizations have made it mandatory for players to wear special mouthguards that record data. These mouthguards, known as instrumented mouthguards (iMGs), track head acceleration events (HAEs). B
Did you know that the distance between your home and the nearest hospital can greatly impact your health in case of a sudden surgical emergency? It's true! When every minute counts, like in the case of a burst appendix, the time it takes to reach medical care can make a difference. Scientists are d
Scientists recently put three different methods of dental implant surgery under the microscope. They looked at how precise each was, how long each took, and how the experience of the surgeon affected the time needed. The methods were: doing it by hand (like in the old days), using static computer as
