Just a few days away from Christmas, Wisconsin is warming up. But before you hit the road, check the forecast. A storm is brewing for tonight and could cause slippery roads on Monday morning. The rest of the region should stay dry on Monday, with plenty of clouds and mild temperatures. For the rest
The U. S. Senate recently passed a bill to raise Social Security payments for many retired public service workers. This includes teachers, firefighters, police officers, and other state and local employees. The bill will end long-standing cuts to their benefits, but it may add $195 billion to federa
You might think that hot weather only makes you sweat, but it can also change your blood pressure. According to a study in Bangladesh, when the temperature goes up, our blood pressure can go down. This isn't just because our skin blood vessels open up to cool us off. The heat also affects how much p
Imagine you're at the doctor's office, trying to figure out which medicine works best for a specific type of breast cancer. Palbociclib and ribociclib are both used to treat HR-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer, but which one is more effective? A study called OPAL (NCT03417115) tried
Echinococcosis is a nasty disease caused by parasites. In China, a medicine called albendazole is given for free to people with this disease under a government program. This study aims to see how well people are taking their medicine and how effective it is. By doing this, we hope to boost the numbe
Did you know that even plants and animals can sometimes use a compound called methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), also known as dimethyl sulfone? This naturally occurring substance is part of our world, but when it comes to horseracing, it's a bit controversial. Both MSM and its relative dimethyl sulfoxide
When a person experiences severe acute pancreatitis, it becomes a challenging health condition. This illness often involves multiple organ failures and high rates of infections, leaving patients at risk for serious complications. While early enteral nutrition (feeding through the gut) is typically t
You may think of a lung tumor as just a bunch of cancer cells clumped together. But that's not the whole story. The tumor lives in a complex neighborhood, called the tumor microenvironment (TME). This lively area is filled with different cells and molecules that shape how the tumor grows and how it
Oral bone tissue loss is a big problem. It can happen due to conditions like osteoporosis, tooth removal, or even being overweight. Traditional fixes have issues like hurting the donor site or causing inflammation. Now, scientists are exploring new materials that mimic natural bone. One standout is
A decade ago, Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 disappeared on its way from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. With 239 people on board, it's one of the biggest mysteries in aviation history. The Malaysian government just agreed to restart the search, this time with a US company called Ocean Infinity. They'll on
