Imagine tiny waste disposal units inside your cells that aren't working right. Welcome to the world of lysosomal storage disorders (LSDs)—rare diseases that mess up these tiny units, called lysosomes. Normally, lysosomes break down big molecules like sugars and fats. But in LSDs, certain enzymes are
At his Senate confirmation hearing, Scott Bessent, President Trump's pick for the Treasury, revealed a worrying trend in the U. S. economy. he doesn't think America has a revenue problem, but rather, a severe spending issue. Bessent explained that this very problem prompted him to leave his quiet jo
A group of health experts has decided to split obesity into two categories: clinical and pre-clinical. This move aims to address the ongoing debate about whether obesity is always a disease. Obesity can lead to serious health issues like diabetes and heart disease, but not everyone with obesity has
You might be wondering, what's the best way to keep hearts beating steadily? Well, a group of experts got together to hash out some new rules for using gadgets like implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs), cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT), and pacemakers. They published these guideline
Nine months after having their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructed, female athletes often face hidden biomechanical challenges. A study used a kinetic enhanced tuck jump assessment (TJA) to probe these hidden issues. The TJA helps spot risks linked to ACL injuries by evaluating landing fo
Have you ever wondered if surgery can truly help people with spine infections who don't have nerve issues? This study set out to find the answer. It focused on a specific type of spine infection called pyogenic spinal epidural abscess. This infection can cause swelling and pressure in the spine, but
Meet little Emma, a 10-year-old girl who had been experiencing some weird symptoms. She kept having strokes, which sounded really scary for someone so young. Doctors were puzzled because strokes usually happen to much older people. Emma also had a high fever that wouldn't go away, and her skin was c
Iron Regulatory Protein 2, or IRP2, plays a role in regulating iron levels in our cells. Scientists have found that IRP2 could be linked to chronic lung diseases like COPD. Resistive breathing, a common issue in these diseases, puts extra stress on the lungs. Researchers used mice to study how IRP2
Texas's 988 suicide hotline is facing a rough patch. With a $7 million budget shortfall, thousands of desperate callers are giving up hope, hanging up before they even connect with a counselor. This lifeline, backed by the federal government, is struggling under the weight of Texas's growing suicide
After India gained independence, there was a huge worry about having enough food. Leaders realized they needed data to solve this problem. They wanted to know how much food was being produced and if it was enough for everyone. A man named P. C. Mahalanobis came up with a clever idea. He used a metho
