A recent study has shown that a new retinal implant can help people with a common form of blindness see again. The implant was tested on 32 patients with geographic atrophy, a type of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) that destroys cells in the center of the retina. This condition affects more
Prostate cancer treatment is getting a makeover. A new trial called PROSEVEN is testing a faster way to deliver radiotherapy. Normally, this treatment takes a while. But now, doctors are trying to do it in just seven days. The idea is to use a special kind of radiotherapy called stereotactic body r
Diddy is not backing down. He's taking his fight to the next level by appealing his recent criminal conviction and sentence. This move comes as no surprise, given his earlier promises to challenge the outcome. Legal documents recently filed in a New York federal court reveal that Diddy's team is gea
Parkinson's disease is a serious condition that affects movement. One of its main symptoms is muscle stiffness, which can make everyday tasks difficult. But there's a new way to measure this stiffness: ultrasound elastography, or UE for short. This technology uses sound waves to create images of the
The world of Oz is getting a new roar, and it's coming from Colman Domingo. He's been picked to play the Cowardly Lion in the upcoming movie Wicked: For Good. The news dropped on Monday, ending all the guesswork that had been buzzing online. The big reveal came from the film's official Instagram pa
The 9th Circuit Court recently overturned a lower court's decision, allowing the Trump administration to send National Guard troops to Portland. The majority of the judges agreed that the president has the authority to do this under a specific law. This law lets the president use the National Guard
Google is on the hunt for 15 dedicated Pixel fans to try out their upcoming phones before they hit the shelves. This isn't just any fan club; it's for those who know their Pixel inside and out. The catch? They have to keep their mouths shut about what they find. It's not every day that a big tech c
A groundbreaking study has shown that people with a type of blindness called age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can now see again, thanks to a tiny eye implant and smart glasses. This isn't a full cure, but it's a big step forward. The implant is super small, just 2-by-2 millimeters, and it's ma
Young people with type 1 diabetes are turning to social media for help. This is not just about sharing photos or chatting with friends. It is about finding information and support to manage their health. But how exactly are they using these platforms? And does it make a difference which site they ch
Los Angeles is known for its glamour, but behind the scenes, filming here comes with a hefty price tag. The city's high permit fees and strict regulations are driving producers away. In 2019, an independent filmmaker paid $1, 500 a day for a fire marshal to inspect his shoot location in Griffith Par
