Classical homocystinuria (CHU), a rare disorder given a fancy name, comes with a heavy price tag regarding healthcare. The price tag and availability of healthcare for varied patients with the rare condition. is much higher than most often for those with a form of this weird disease that behav
Let's dive into the surprising link between smoking and an important enzyme found in our spit called alpha-amylase. This enzyme has a big job: it kicks off the process of breaking down food in your mouth. But here's where it gets interesting. The amount of this enzyme in your saliva can change based
In the harsh and unforgiving environment of western Alaska, a flight carrying nine passengers and a pilot vanished, leaving a trail of concern before becoming a tragic reality. A Bering Air Flight, a trusted regional air service, failed to arrive at its destination on Thursday. The Cessna 208B
Think of rats. You might not consider them when thinking of a complicated diet. But did you know that these little creatures can help us learn a lot about how our bodies change when we eat poorly? By eating a high-fat diet, rats can become obese. This is not that surprising, since it is kn
Think about this: are brain tumors all equally dangerous? There is a big difference between them. Habitats can help to see the difference. What is habitat? It is different types of tumor type. One part of the tumor might grow and spread faster than somewhere else. There is a fancy name for this: i
Alaska's vast expanse and limited roads make planes the go-to way to get around. This was especially true for a small commuter plane flying from Unalakleet to Nome on a cold Thursday afternoon. The plane went missing just under an hour after takeoff and the wreckage was found the next day.
A telehealth company out of San Francisco is in hot water over a Super Bowl ad promoting a weight loss drug. This drug is not approved by the FDA because it's custom made by specialized pharmacies. Two U. S. senators and a pharmaceutical industry group are upset because they think the ad doesn't pro
The news just in is that drinking straws are going to make a comeback at government offices in the U. S. It was announced from a post on a website that the previous plan to have them removed by 2035 is now no longer happening. The government had plans to get rid of all single-use plastics,
Recently, Devin Haney has been a hot topic online. Just days ago, the boxer’s upcoming fight with Jose Ramirez has boxing fans buzzing. However, the buzz around Haney has shifted away from his boxing skills. Haney’s latest drama happens to be his crypto announcement. His post about buying h
Imagine a messed-up blood system where blood cells aren't even given a fair chance to grow and do their job. It's called MDS, and it's a problem no one wants. Think of a bunch of key players in the bone marrow. There are special cells called MSCs, which are like the mega landlords of the bone marrow
