Monday morning commuters in the Northeast should be ready for some slippery roads. A mix of light snow and sleet is expected to start on Sunday evening in parts of Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. The National Weather Service has put out a winter weather advisory. This warning i
Did you know that having close friends can greatly benefit the health of adults over 50? A study by the University of Michigan discovered that friendships can truly make a difference in both mental and physical well-being. However, it's a catch-22: when people feel unwell, they often find it tough t
When it comes to treating unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (uHCC), a type of liver cancer, lenvatinib is often the go-to treatment. But how does it stack up against other options? Researchers used a clever method called inverse probability of treatment weighting (IPTW) and network meta-analysis
Imagine you're a caregiver for someone with a rare genetic condition like telomere biology disorders (TBDs). These aren't your everyday illnesses; they take a long time to diagnose and have uncertain outcomes, including a higher cancer risk. In such situations, face-to-face support can be hard to fi
Get ready, folks! A big snowstorm is sweeping through 16 states, and it's bringing a lot of snow with it. The National Weather Service (NWS) has warned that some places might get up to 20 inches of snow. That's a lot of snow! Travel might be tough, so if you have to go out, make sure you're prepared
Eating disorders can cause a lot of trouble for families and friends. They can lead to stress, relationship problems, and financial strain. But, not much is known about how these disorders affect the people who care for those struggling with them, especially when the treatment is done in a residenti
Have you ever wondered why healthcare feels so confusing? It might be because of how money moves around. Insurance companies are making a lot of money, but patients are often left feeling frustrated. Recently, there's been news about emergency services struggling. But it's not just one problem. We'v
Before he became a Hollywood sensation, Timothée Chalamet had an interesting encounter with a Denis Villeneuve film. At just 15 years old, he auditioned for the role of Alex in the 2013 crime thriller, "Prisoners. " This movie tells the story of a father, played by Hugh Jackman, who goes to extreme
You might know that wheat starch can gelatinize and form a gel when heated. But what happens when you add thermally glycated whey protein isolate, or gWPI, to the mix? This is made by heating whey protein isolate with lactose. Scientists found that gWPI can really change how wheat starch gels. Firs
Physical activities in prisons aren't just about keeping inmates busy; they can greatly improve mental health and even help with rehabilitation. Let's take a look at how two Eastern European countries, Czechia and Hungary, are utilizing sports as a tool for positive change. Sports in prisons can ha
