Recently, a dramatic increase in norovirus cases has been detected across the United States. This highly contagious stomach bug, often dubbed the "winter vomiting bug, " has infected approximately 28 percent of Americans who have been tested in early January. That's roughly 820 confirmed cases, mark
Imagine a tough, benign tumor that grows in your joints and often comes back even after surgery. That's diffuse-type tenosynovial giant cell tumor (dTGCT) for you. Scientists are on a mission to find better drugs to treat this sneaky tumor. They've been looking at a signaling pathway called JAK/STAT
Imagine tiny plastic bits exposed to sun's UV light. These bits, called nanoplastics, can change over time, affecting how they interact with metals like mercury. But what happens when these aged nanoplastics meet mercury, and how does it impact marine life? A study looked into this with a tiny crust
Patients with multiple myeloma (MM) often face infections due to their weakened immune system and the treatments they receive. One rare but serious infection is Cryptococcus, a fungus that can cause pneumonia and spread to the brain. Here's a look at a patient's experience with this infection. A 75
In a recent YouTube video, Corridor Crew revealed the clever tricks behind one of the most memorable scenes in James Cameron's Aliens. The movie, a follow-up to Ridley Scott's Alien, features Sigourney Weaver as Lt. Ellen Ripley, who battles Xenomorphs with a team of marines on the planet LV-426. Th
In Los Angeles, massive wildfires have been wreaking havoc, leading firefighters to use a unique tool: hot-pink fire retardant. These fires have caused significant damage, destroying thousands of structures and displacing many people. The question on everyone's mind is, what's in this pink stuff and
Two North Korean soldiers, fighting alongside Russia in Ukraine, haven't shown interest in seeking asylum in South Korea, according to Seoul's spy agency. Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said one soldier wants to stay in Ukraine, while the other wants to return home. Zelenskyy is ready to
Imagine you're battling metastatic breast cancer (mBC). You're wondering if a supervised exercise program could do more than just keep you active. Researchers decided to test this idea. They conducted a study called the PREFERABLE-EFFECT trial. This trial compared a 9-month exercise program with usu
Dude Perfect, the sports media group known for its wacky tricks and viral videos, has just moved into a massive new headquarters in Frisco, Texas. The 36, 000-square-foot space is like a sports dream come true, featuring a basketball court, football field, and putting course. The grand opening was a
Two North Korean soldiers captured in Ukraine while fighting with Russian forces haven’t shown any interest in defecting to South Korea, according to South Korea's spy agency. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has offered to return the soldiers to North Korea if their leader, Kim Jong Un, agre
