Living with cystic fibrosis (CF) can be tough, but it doesn't have to be so painful. From birth, many people with CF deal with both disease-related pain and pain from medical procedures. This pain can really affect their health, daily activities, and overall happiness. Surprisingly, there aren't any
Get ready for a star-studded evening at the Kennedy Center in Washington! The annual Kennedy Center Honors celebration is set to take place, honoring some big names in the arts. This year, the lifetime achievement awards go to director Francis Ford Coppola, legendary band the Grateful Dead, jazz tru
Have you ever wondered why mung bean milk (MBM) isn't as stable or tasty as it could be? Well, scientists have found a clever way to fix that – using ultrasound! MBM might be new and exciting, but it has some issues, like being unstable and having an off-taste. Researchers decided to see what happen
Nivolumab, a drug used to treat advanced melanoma, was initially given based on a person's weight (3 mg/kg every two weeks). Then, in 2018, health providers started using a flat dose (240 mg every two weeks or 480 mg every four weeks) instead. This change was made without direct proof from clinical
Imagine cancer as a twisted version of the body's usual blueprint for growth. Scientists have come up with a new way to think about cancer, comparing it to how our bodies develop from a single cell into complex organisms. They call this the "cancer network" theory. Cancer networks are like maps tha
You might think of breast cancer as just one disease, but it's actually a mix of different conditions. Each type is influenced by a web of genes. Scientists have already found some vital genes, like BRCA1 and BRCA2. These have a big impact on who gets breast cancer. But there are also 19 other genes
For decades, Americans mostly agreed on one thing: science was trustworthy. But lately, that's quickly changing. People who lean left and right are now seeing science quite differently. This divide didn't happen overnight. It's been growing since the 1990s and picked up speed in 2018. What's causing
After a devastating fire in 2019, the historic Notre Dame cathedral in Paris has risen from the ashes, thanks to a global effort and a determined president. The grand reopening, also a diplomatic affair, saw world leaders gathered to celebrate the restoration. President Emmanuel Macron hailed the fe
Pregnancy can be a big deal for anyone, but what happens when you're young and living with multiple sclerosis (MS)? This is where things get a bit murky. While there's a heap of info out there about pregnancy and MS, it mostly focuses on older gals. So, let's zoom in on the younger crowd and see wha
It all started with words, not fists. A band on stage at the Ideal Sports Bar in Atlanta threw out some harsh comments about white people. It didn't take long for the crowd to get riled up. Someone shouted a racial slur at the band members. That's when things got physical. The band left the s
