They were fired at all times. One in the middle of the night, another termintated with no goodbyes. A lot of federal workers were researched by text for emails. These employees were hit by the mass firings within a small window of time from random to sudden stops of work. A behavioral scientist tha
Dravet syndrome is a rare and severe form of epilepsy that begins in early childhood. It is notoriously difficult to treat, and many medications fall short in managing its symptoms. Stiripentol (also known as STP) is a medication that has shown some promise in helping patients with Dravet syndrome.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has been abruptly shut down. The directive was sent from Vought. It said the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau must cease nearly all of its work. It was created all the way back in 2010 when overtures from Obama and a disenfranchised public sparked the
In the lush, green forests of Poland, a rare sight caught the eye of wildlife researchers. First, a camera was set up to keep an eye on beavers. But instead of flipping, beavers it picked up wolves. Two black wolves, with fur as dark as night, that researchers say are likely siblings. So the camera
Let's zoom in on glaucoma. It's a stealthy yet hazardous eye condition that can creep up on you. This is when the doctor comes in to talk about surgery. Surgical eye procedure like trabeceulectomy is a tried-and-tested solution for dealing with glaucoma. Walking into the operation theat
Let's talk about a common health problem. Yup, livers taking a beating from poor diets. What can turn things around? Research went deep into the role of exercise and probiotics hitting rats' livers. First things first, what are probiotics? Ever had yogurt? They're the good bacteria in it. And exerc
On February 3, after a collision between an American Airlines plane and military helicopter, It was announced that all the biggest parts of the wreckage had been collected from the Potomac River. Recovery took place in the vicinity of the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, as a result of
Think of rats. You might not consider them when thinking of a complicated diet. But did you know that these little creatures can help us learn a lot about how our bodies change when we eat poorly? By eating a high-fat diet, rats can become obese. This is not that surprising, since it is kn
In the ever-evolving world of health and fitness, researchers have been diving into the unexpected benefits of molecular hydrogen. Initially seen as a gas with no significant role in the body, it's now understood to have some pretty impressive properties: anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, and stron
During the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping healthcare workers (HCWs) safe was a top concern. A big study called to discover just how many HCWs got sick with SARS-CoV-2 and what put them at risk. The search looked at almost 500 reports and narrowed it down to 63 studies that were deemed reliable and relev
