Jimmy Carter, the 39th U. S. president, made history by being the first to visit sub-Saharan Africa on a state trip. His efforts to help Zimbabwe transition from white rule to independence were a significant achievement. Even after his presidency, Carter's work through his foundation aimed to elimin
Did you know that scientists are using 3D scans to figure out how muscles are attached to bones in our distant relatives, the hominoid primates? These clever folks aren't just making detailed muscle maps for fun; they're trying to understand how well we can predict muscle size just by looking at whe
Sexual harassment, or SH, is when someone does or says things that make others feel uncomfortable, scared, or disrespected. A study from Spain looked into how political beliefs affect how people see SH, and how this differs between men and women. Researchers talked to students at a university in Sp
Well, here’s something to think about. On January 10, a big legal moment is coming up for former President Donald Trump. The issue? It’s related to a payment he made to adult film star Stormy Daniels back in 2006. Supposedly, he wanted her to stay quiet about an alleged affair. The judge dealing wit
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a tough nut to crack. It's the leukemic stem cells (LSC) that often cause relapses, making them a prime target for research. One approach gaining attention is radioimmunotherapy. This method uses radioactive isotopes to deliver a punch to these cells. The idea is simp
Imagine trying to manage rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with medications that just don't seem to work. That's the reality for many patients with a form of RA called Difficult-to-Treat RA (D2T-RA). This type of RA can be tough to handle, even with multiple treatments. What's interesting is that obesity an
Jimmy Butler, a star forward for the Miami Heat, has been suspended for seven games after he expressed a desire to be traded. The team cited "conduct detrimental to the team" as the reason for the suspension. This isn't the first time Butler has had issues with his team. He previously had conflicts
Schwannomas are tumors from nervous system cells, often found in the head or neck. But in the pancreas? That's super rare! A 44-year-old woman found out she had one of these unusual tumors, called a pancreatic schwannoma. Before surgery, doctors weren't sure what type of tumor it was. She also had t
From rural Georgia to Washington and back, various events will take place over the next week to honor the life and career of President Jimmy Carter. The celebrations are specially tailored to represent his roots in the small town of Plains, his political journey through Georgia and Washington, and h
Kicking off the year, former President Jimmy Carter, who rose from being a peanut farmer to leading the country and then devoted his life to humanitarian work, passed away at 100. It was a somber start to 2025. In New Orleans, a terrorist attack claimed 14 lives and injured over 30, leading to the p
