Pregnancy can make women more vulnerable to respiratory viruses. This also applies to the various COVID-19 variants. Scientists are still digging into the new strains, but it's clear that pregnant women infected with COVID-19 face higher risks. Complications can include premature births and health i
Imagine a tiny protein named EGFR as a dancer in a ballet. It has partners, called ligands, that change its moves. Scientists recently explored seven of these partners and found something amazing. Each ligand makes EGFR move differently, like a dancer to different music. This might change how well E
On a recent Friday night in Los Angeles, Brooks Nader, a 28-year-old model, made a fashion statement with her partner, Gleb Savchenko. She chose to go bra-less in a sheer top, paired with a form-fitting pencil skirt and a matching blue pinstripe blazer. Her outfit was completed with a black belt, pu
Imagine a tiny device that can help regulate your heartbeat without any wires or cables. That's exactly what leadless pacemakers are doing! Recently, there's been a buzz about these innovative devices that are specifically designed to help patients with heart rhythm issues. These devices, known as a
Ever heard of pacing-induced cardiomyopathy? It's a heart condition caused by irregular pacing, leading to poor heart function. Doctors found that upgrading to physiological pacing can quickly improve heart function and synchronize the heart's contractions. This change helps the heart's chambers wor
Ever heard of Suaeda fruticosa? It's a special plant from the Cholistan desert that’s been used for ages to treat swelling and pain. Scientists decided to testing how well an alcohol extract of this plant (Et-SF) works against pain, inflammation, and swollen joints in rats. They found that Et-SF has
When "The Fast and The Furious" hit the screens in 2001, it didn't just entertain, it shook up the car scene. The movie put a spotlight on street racing, which was cool but not always safe. Many cars from the era got their moment in the spotlight, like the Toyota Supra and the Nissan Skyline. But, o
You might think whooping cough is a thing of the past, but think again. This nasty infection is making a comeback, and health officials are worried. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that whooping cough cases are at a decade-high, with six times more cases this year compar
Imagine learning about your family's future health risks as soon as your baby is born. That's what can happen with newborn genome sequencing (NBSeq). It's a powerful tool that can spot diseases early in children and even alert families to possible risks for relatives. This isn't just about the baby;
Process tracing—a technique borrowed from policy studies—has gained popularity in health research. It helps scientists dig deeper into complex health systems, especially when studying specific cases like a country's health policies. A recent review dived into how this method is used in health resear
