Epilepsy is a complex puzzle. It alters the brain's layout and operations. Researchers have been piecing together clues. They examined various brain scans. Some scans focused on the brain's physical form. Others observed its activity during rest. The findings were intriguing. The hippocampus, a vital brain region, often shows damage in epilepsy patients. But the sto...
Kevin Spacey, the well-known actor, recently took to social media to clarify some misunderstandings about his living situation. In a video posted on his Instagram, he addressed reports that he was homeless and living out of hotels. Spacey started by acknowledging the outpouring of support he received from people who offered him a place to stay or simply checked in o...
In Nigeria, a troubling trend of school kidnappings continues to escalate. Recently, 50 out of 303 students taken from a Catholic school in Niger state managed to escape. These kids, aged 10 to 18, found their way back to their families between Friday and Saturday. However, 253 students and 12 teachers remain in the hands of their abductors. Meanwhile, in Kwara stat...
In recent times, the political landscape has been anything but calm. The divide between Congress and the White House is growing, especially on crucial issues both at home and abroad. The Trump administration is currently in Geneva, discussing a 28-point plan to end the war in Ukraine. However, there are concerns that this plan might favor Russia over Ukraine. If Pres...
Cal's football program is at a turning point. Justin Wilcox, the head coach for the past nine years, has been let go. This decision comes after a season that saw the team go 6-5, barely missing out on a winning record. The Golden Bears' loss to Stanford, a game they were expected to win, seems to have been the final straw. Wilcox's time at Cal was marked by steady, ...
Health inequities are not simple. They arise from a mix of factors like gender, class, ethnicity, age, and migration status. These factors don't work alone. They interact with each other and with bigger systems like policies and institutions. To tackle health inequities, we need to look at these factors together, not separately. This approach is called intersectiona...
Bevacizumab, a drug that targets blood vessel growth, is being looked at closely for its potential to help people with advanced ovarian cancer. This isn't just any study; it's based on real-world data from a German cancer registry, making it more relatable and practical. The focus is on patients with stage IIIB to IV epithelial ovarian and fallopian tube cancer who ...
Black Friday is here, and Nintendo fans are in for a treat. Some of the best games for the Switch are seeing big discounts. Let's dive in and see what's on offer. First up, there's "Super Mario Odyssey. " This game is a standout for its clever level design and fun gameplay. It lets you control not just Mario but also certain enemies and parts of the environment. It'...
Donald Glover recently opened up about a serious health issue that forced him to cancel his 2024 tour. He shared this news during a concert at Tyler, the Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw festival in Los Angeles. Glover, known for his high-energy performances as Childish Gambino, revealed he had a stroke and other health problems last year. He mentioned feeling intense head ...
The COP30 climate summit in Brazil wrapped up with a weak agreement that avoided directly pointing fingers at fossil fuels. This outcome was a win for oil-producing nations like Saudi Arabia and Russia, who managed to keep their interests protected. The final statement was full of warnings about the consequences of not acting on climate change but lacked concrete pla...