On Christmas Day, a family from Newton, Massachusetts, was found dead in their New Hampshire lake house. They were identified as Matthew Goldstein, 52, a teacher; Lyla Goldstein, 54, a project manager at Microsoft; and their daughters, Valerie, 22, and Violet, 19. The cause of their death is suspect
You might think of grape pomace, the leftovers from winemaking, as just waste. But scientists are discovering that this by-product is brimming with beneficial molecules. Take Aglianico grape pomace, for instance. This study dived into three types of Aglianico pomace from different regions: Cantine d
Ever wished your iPhone could help you avoid loud noises? iOS 18. 2 has a new feature called Volume Limit that lets you set a maximum volume for media playback. This is great news for anyone worried about hearing loss. The feature is easy to find in the Sound & Haptics menu of the Settings app. You
Mycotoxins like aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), ochratoxin A (OTA), trichothecenes (TCNs), and patulin can sneak into our food and cause serious health problems. In forensic science, detecting these toxins is super important, especially when someone dies from poisoning or long-term exposure. But how do these t
Did you know that kids with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) might face adult rheumatic diseases later on? It's true. The longer and more often the disease shows up, the tougher life can get. So, it's crucial to spot these kids early and give them the care they need. What's this all about? Well,
2024 was a year full of surprises in the world of sports. Saudi Arabian money filled the pockets of top athletes, pushing their earnings to new heights. The Dallas Cowboys became the first sports team to hit a $10 billion valuation, showing the NFL's enduring dominance. Meanwhile, tennis legend Rafa
Boston’s business scene in 2024 was a mix of memorable moments, from peculiar advertising campaigns to unexpected art installations. Governor Healey and Lieutenant Governor Driscoll dressed as DunQueens for a St. Patrick’s Day event, and the Pats missed out on the Super Bowl, but Boston still sent a
Inclisiran, a drug designed to reduce lipoprotein cholesterol levels and minimize cardiovascular disease risk, is currently under scrutiny for its adverse effects. Researchers have dived into the FDA's Adverse Event Reporting System to examine real-world data on inclisiran's potential dangers. This
From 2014 to 2018, the University College Hospital in Ibadan, Nigeria, treated 232 patients with gunshot injuries (GSIs). Most victims were men (86. 6%), and the highest number of cases were seen during night shifts (56%). The most affected age group was 21-40 years old (61. 2%). Armed robbery attac
China has successfully eradicated malaria, but the threat of reintroduction via imported cases remains active. We examined data on imported malaria from 2014 to 2021 to understand what makes some cases severe and others prone to relapse. Patients first diagnosed with non-malarial illnesses were abou
