It's been five years since the world met COVID-19 for the first time. The journey began in Wuhan, China, and no one could forecast the global storm it would unleash. By now, over 20 million lives have been lost to the virus, according to estimates. Experts suspect the virus made the leap from animal
Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey, just 22 years old, was injured during a game against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night. A collision with Orlando's Cole Anthony resulted in a severe lower leg injury for Ivey. Anthony slipped and fell into Ivey's planted leg, causing both players to fall. Ivey wa
Tetanus is a nasty infection caused by bacteria called Clostridium tetani. It can mess with your nervous system and make your muscles super tight. This study looked into what non-medical university students in Lahore, Pakistan, know about the tetanus vaccine, especially after road accidents. The ma
On January 2, 2025, President Biden will present the Presidential Citizens Medal to 20 remarkable Americans. This award is given to citizens who have done extraordinary things for their country or fellow citizens. Let's meet some of these inspiring individuals. Mary Bonauto, a lawyer, fought for sa
Misinformation can spread faster than facts, as seen in the aftermath of a recent terror attack in New Orleans. An early, incorrect Fox News report suggested the suspect's truck had crossed the US border just days before the incident. This mistaken detail quickly carved a path of confusion, reaching
Suicide is a serious public health concern, so understanding what drives it is crucial. Social factors, known as social determinants of health (SDOH), play a big role in suicide risk. These include things like education, income, and social support. Figuring out how these factors influence suicide ca
Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon, both legendary in the entertainment industry, have a lot in common. They started young, faced fame's pressures, and now have 13-year-old twins, Monroe and Moroccan. Mariah recently opened up about her kids possibly joining the showbiz world. She thinks they're talented
People who get a stem cell transplant often face a tricky condition called skin graft-versus-host disease (GVHD). This can make life tough and even dangerous. But what really matters to patients, day to day, isn't clear. Doctors wonder which parts of life this disease hits the hardest. Patients wit
Scientists have been digging into how lung adenocarcinoma, a type of lung cancer, handles amino acids. They discovered that different lung cancer cells behave differently when it comes to amino acid metabolism. By looking at public databases, they found 163 genes that act differently in lung adenoca
Proteins are like tiny building blocks in our bodies, and sometimes they misfold and clump together, forming structures called fibrils. This is what happens in a disease called amyloidosis. Scientists are looking into how pluronics, like F68 and F127, affect this process. Using special tools, they'v
