You might think taking antibiotics before an endometrial biopsy helps prevent infections like pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). But recent research says otherwise. This study looked back at medical records to see if giving patients antibiotics first made any difference. They found it didn't really
Apple has decided to temporarily stop using AI to summarize news alerts. This comes after some false information was sent out, causing confusion. For instance, a BBC article was misunderstood, leading people to believe something that wasn't true. The tech giant is now working on making these summari
The Australian Open is known for its heat, but this year, it's not just the weather causing problems. Specifically, two top players, Ons Jabeur and Emma Raducanu, faced unexpected health issues right in the middle of their matches. Ons Jabeur, typically calm and composed, suddenly needed medical at
Beneil Dariush, a 35-year-old UFC fighter, has seen his fair share of ups and downs in his career. After a period of losses and a draw, he bounced back with eight consecutive wins. Many wonder what helped him turn things around. Dariush credits his Christian faith for his success. Born in Iran to an
George Hotz, the head honcho at Comma. ai, recently gave a big thumbs up to Tesla's latest Full Self-Driving (FSD) software, version 13. He took it for a spin and was impressed, calling it "really good. " This is a notable nod from a competitor in the self-driving tech space. Experts from RBC also
Psoriasis isn't just a skin condition—it's a complex dance of genetics, immunity, and our environment. At the heart of this dance is something called glycosylation, a process where sugars attach to proteins. These sugary proteins, or glycoproteins, help cells communicate and stick together. But in p
Gammaherpesviruses are known for causing cancer and lifelong infections in humans. Unfortunately, there are no approved vaccines for major types like Epstein-Barr virus or Kaposi sarcoma herpesvirus. Scientists often use a virus called murine gammaherpesvirus-68 (MHV68) to study these infections in
Did you know that setting up a gamma knife facility for advanced neurosurgery isn't cheap? Hospitals in India have to carefully think about their budgets to keep these facilities running. One big hospital in India decided to dig into their costs and figure out when they'd break even. They found that
Depression is a complex issue, and scientists are looking at various factors that contribute to it. One big factor is urbanization. As cities grow, so do stress levels. This isn't just about traffic or noise; it's also about how our bodies react to these changes. Our bodies can get inflamed, like wh
Twenty years ago, the Washington Commanders tasted playoff victory. Fast forward to today, and a young quarterback named Jayden Daniels has brought that winning feeling back. In a thrilling NFL match, Daniels led his team to a 23-20 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, securing Washington's first
