Scientists have made a significant discovery in the fight against cancer. They've created new compounds that can destroy specific forms of a protein called NSD2, which plays a role in cancer development. NSD2 comes in three versions due to a process called alternative splicing: long, short, and RE-I
You know how sometimes prices go up, making things cost more? Well, that's called inflation. The Federal Reserve has a special way to measure this, and in November, their gauge showed a smaller increase than expected. That's good news, right? Not so fast! Economists were actually expecting a bigger
Amy Slaton, known from the reality show "1000-Lb. Sisters, " recently took a plea deal. This happened after a strange incident at a Tennessee zoo last September. While visiting the Tennessee Safari Park, Slaton was bitten by a camel. The Crockett County Sheriff's Department came to help and noticed
When you hear the word "thyroidectomy, " you might think of removing the thyroid gland. But what about the lymph nodes nearby? A recent study looked into how many lymph nodes doctors should aim to remove during this operation. Lymph nodes are like tiny sentinels, helping to spot any cancer that migh
Kehlani, known for their versatile use of she/they pronouns, didn’t play it safe with their latest album, “Crash. ” They mixed R&B with rock, dance, rap, and country, diving into unfamiliar territory. This risk paid off big time, earning them three Grammy nominations. But this creative journey wasn’
Imagine this: the Army is preparing for future challenges, and one key group is nursing leaders. They need to be ready for fast-paced, tough situations. How nurses lead can really impact military readiness and keeping talented nurses in the Army Nurse Corps. Both the Army's talent management and the
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Linda McMahon as the new Secretary of Education. While some Democrats and legacy media outlets are critical of this choice, others see her as a refreshing pick. Unlike her predecessor, McMahon has a background in business, not just education. McMahon's busine
Imagine having a vision problem like progressive keratoconus or mild short-sightedness. A treatment called customized corneal cross-linking (CXL) is being used to improve these conditions. But how does it affect the more complex parts of vision known as higher-order aberrations (HOAs)? Researchers l
Scientists have long known the warning signs, or "red flags, " that might point to a hereditary form of transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTRv). But these clues haven't been deeply looked into for the most common related variant, TTR p. (Val142Ile). This new study dives into a diverse set of electronic he
In 2025, U. S. auto sales are projected to reach their highest point since 2019, according to industry experts. The reason? Lower interest rates and better affordability for new cars and trucks. Cox Automotive predicts around 16. 3 million new light-duty vehicles will be sold next year, slightly mor
