When COVID-19 hit, digital contact tracing apps became a hot topic. These apps aim to help health authorities track virus spread quickly and efficiently. But with great power comes great concern, especially about privacy. People are rightfully worried about how their data will be used. A recent surv
You know how sometimes people can see the same thing but have totally different opinions? That's what happened in New Hampshire recently. A group of lawmakers looked into how well the state handled the COVID pandemic. They couldn't agree on their findings. Five Republicans said the state's efforts d
Wisconsin health officials are calling for people to get their flu and COVID-19 vaccines before the holidays. They say only 22% of people have gotten a flu shot and 11% have received an updated COVID-19 shot. This is worrying because respiratory viruses like RSV usually spike this time of year. Dr.
With over 13. 5 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses given worldwide by early 2024, the global vaccination drive has been a game-changer in battling severe illness and death. However, the emergence of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) as a potential side effect has sparked some concerns. Th
Imagine this: a tiny protein called ISG15 is influencing how aggressive a type of thyroid cancer, called anaplastic thyroid carcinoma (ATC), can be. This cancer is known for its rapid growth and has a very high mortality rate. Now, scientists have discovered that ISG15 can actually change the behavi
Biobanks, vital for personalized medicine, are thriving in Germany. Over the last ten years, 36 biobanks have emerged, united under the German Biobank Alliance (GBA). These structured facilities store premium biological samples and clinical data to bolster research. Some biobanks juggle both tissue
Ever heard of the Mayo brothers? Dr. William James and Dr. Charles Horace Mayo might not be household names, but their work has definitely touched many lives. These two doctors started from humble beginnings and went on to create something incredible: the Mayo Clinic. The Mayo Clinic isn’t just ano
Did you know that your DNA has extra letters that tell genes when to speak up or stay quiet? One of these special letters is called 5-methyldeoxycytidine, or mdC for short. Where and how often mdC shows up in your DNA can tell a big story about whether certain genes are being turned on or off. This
Early detection of people at high risk for type 2 diabetes is super important. This study looked into a new way to do this using specific biomarkers for different groups. They wanted to see how well this new method could predict who might get diabetes. Scientists know that diabetes is not one-size-
You might think of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) as a kids' thing, but adults aren't off the hook. Before the RSV vaccine came along, we didn't have a clear picture of how many adults were hospitalized because of it. Let's dive in and see what we've learned. Between October 2016 and September 2
