You know how sometimes you just want to enjoy a meal after a busy day? Well, imagine if that meal turned into a health scare? That's what happened to Erin Andrews. She was just trying to relax and unwind with a bowl of her favorite burrito. But things got weird when she noticed something off. “I lo
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgical treatment that's been helping people with treatment-resistant obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Even though it's pricier than other similar treatments, it's gained popularity due to its adjustable nature. This study takes a fresh look at the cost-effecti
Gooning, the practice of watching porn and delaying climax for hours or days, is a growing trend. While some people enjoy the psychological effects, experts warn about its potential downsides. Dr. Richard Viney explains that this habit can desensitize individuals to real sexual encounters, increasin
Winter weather is making a comeback in Metro Detroit. On Friday, Lake-effect snow showers left a thin layer of snow in some parts of Southeast Michigan as temperatures took a dive. Friday night will be mostly cloudy with calming snow showers, but it'll get cold! Temperatures will drop to the teens,
Imagine you're using an iPhone and never having to worry about battery life again. That might be a reality with the upcoming iPhone 18 series. Rumors hint at major battery improvements, possibly including foldable models. But when will this big tech upgrade happen? Let's break it down. The iPhone 1
Delirium, a sudden change in mental state, is becoming more common in people with cancer at the end of their lives. It's like a sudden confusion that's hard to understand, and it affects their attention and awareness. Doctors know that nurses have important roles in preventing delirium, but how well
A year ago, a door plug on an Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 flew off mid-flight, causing passengers' belongings to be sucked out of the plane. Since then, Boeing has been working hard to improve safety. They've made changes in four areas: improving safety culture, training workers better, simplifying ho
Have you ever thought about how cigarette smoking might affect your body at a cellular level? One study uncovered a surprising connection. Nicotine, the main component in cigarettes, can actually boost the number and activity of certain cells in your gut, known as intestinal stem cells (ISCs). These
Alzheimer's disease (AD) can be quite tricky, with various processes happening behind the scenes in our brains. One of these is ferroptosis, a type of cell death involving iron and oxidative stress. As we age, our body's antioxidant systems may not work as well, leading to more ferroptosis. This can
When young mice are exposed to super-fine dust particles known as PM2. 5, they might deal with long-term muscle troubles. These particles can slow down muscle development and harm mitochondria, which are the energy factories inside our cells. Interestingly, the effects aren't equal between genders.
