In the realm of advanced cancer treatment, biomarker testing is a crucial tool. It helps doctors pick the best targeted therapy for each patient. Yet, many people with advanced cancer do not get this vital testing. This is a big problem. Guidelines suggest that everyone with advanced cancer should
Lung cancer is a big deal. It's one of the most common and deadly cancers out there. Every year, about 2 million people get it, and 1. 8 million lose their lives because of it. And it's only getting worse. By 2050, experts think there could be 3. 8 million new cases. That's why finding it early and
Schizophrenia can make it tough to stay active. Social isolation and low motivation often stand in the way. A recent study explored a new way to tackle this issue: virtual group walking. The idea? Use technology to bring people together, even when they can't meet in person. The study involved 37 ad
The flu shot is a big deal worldwide. But does it have any hidden effects on our brain? Some studies suggest it might be linked to brain diseases like Alzheimer's or multiple sclerosis. However, the results are mixed, and no one is sure yet. Brain diseases are scary and complicated. They involve th
China's aircraft manufacturer, COMAC, just got some good news. The US has allowed GE Aerospace to start sending jet engines to them again. This is a big deal because COMAC is trying to compete with Boeing and Airbus. The engines are crucial for their planes, the C919 and the smaller C909. The US ha
The State Department is preparing to let go of some employees soon. This move is part of a big change happening within the agency. The decision comes after the Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to make these changes. Around 1, 873 people might lose their jobs. This number includes both
The South Shore of Massachusetts faced a massive flood on a recent Thursday. It was not just any rainy day. This was a "one in 200" weather event. That means it was a rare and extreme storm. The rain poured down hard in Boston, Quincy, Brockton, and other nearby towns. The National Weather Service h
In the middle of the Negev Desert, there was a place called Shivta. It was a long time ago, during the Byzantine era. People there grew grapes and made wine. They were really good at it, even though the desert was dry and harsh. They used clever farming tricks to collect water and grow grapes. They
In Central Texas, heavy rains led to terrible flash floods. Some people online blamed this on cloud seeding, a method used to make rain. But experts say this is not true. Cloud seeding is an old idea. It started in the 1940s. The process involves putting things like silver iodide into clouds to mak
A recent study has put Jacksonville, Florida, at the top of a list you might not want to be on. It's been named the most boring big city in the U. S. The study looked at 75 big cities and checked out things like fun stuff to do, places to eat, and big events. Jacksonville didn't score well because i
