The Ganoderma mushroom, a staple in Asian medicine, has been the focus of recent scientific exploration. Researchers have identified five new compounds, along with 42 known ones, within the fruiting bodies of Ganoderma lingzhi. These compounds, known as lanostane triterpenoids, have shown potential
Ana B. was struggling. Every day was a battle. She couldn't breathe right. She was always tired. Her body ached all over. She had COPD, but that wasn't new. What was new was how bad she felt. She needed oxygen all the time now. Even simple tasks like walking to the mailbox or shopping were tough. Sh
Breast cancer treatment often involves radiation therapy, which can be tough on healthy cells too. Scientists are looking for ways to protect these good cells while still effectively targeting cancer cells. One promising idea is using metal complexes, like those with copper and manganese, as protect
Mid-Missouri is experiencing something unusual this year. As the weather gets colder, people usually expect more flu cases. But that's not happening right now. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported only 348 flu cases across the state from November 16-22. That's considered lo
Central New York is gearing up for another round of winter weather. A winter weather advisory is in place for several counties, including Onondaga, Madison, Oswego, Jefferson, and Lewis. The main culprit? Lake effect snow, which is expected to make its presence felt on Thursday. The National Weathe
Clearance rates are often used to measure how well police solve crimes. But these numbers can be confusing and sometimes misleading. They show the percentage of cases police close, but they don't always tell the full story. In many places, clearance rates have been dropping for years. For example,
Medical tubes are a big deal in hospitals. They help give medicine and take blood. But, they can also cause infections. This is a big problem. It can make people stay in the hospital longer. It can even be life-threatening. A study looked at how often these tubes should be changed. The usual rule i
AI is becoming a big deal in finance, and smaller banks are feeling the pressure. They need to keep up with the tech and the skilled people who can manage it. But how can they do this without spending too much or breaking any rules? One way is to get help from AI companies. Many of these companies
Ever wondered how cycling and visual tasks affect your brain? A small study tried to find out. They looked at how cycling on a stationary bike and a visual task, like searching for items, impact brain function. Twenty-seven young adults took part. They did four sessions. First, they checked their f
Over the past decade, health economists have been paying more attention to the bigger picture when evaluating the value of medical treatments. A recent study looked at nearly 8, 000 cost-effectiveness analyses (CEAs) from 2013 to 2023. These studies compare the costs and benefits of different health
