Inflammation is a big deal, and it's involved in many diseases that affect people worldwide. One specific receptor, called P2Y14, plays a crucial role in these inflammatory responses. Scientists have been working on new drugs to block this receptor and reduce inflammation. They used a process called
Imagine managing a school in Liberia where meals are a lifeline for kids. Now, picture being told to stop serving those meals. This isn't just a scenario; it's a reality for many due to the US temporarily stopping its foreign aid. Programs in Ukraine, where veterans need help, and Zimbabwe, where HI
The Steelers' scouts were out in full force at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama, kicking off the week with a close eye on the draft prospects. The team is looking to bolster their roster, particularly at wide receiver, cornerback, and defensive line positions. The quarterbacks didn't impress too
In its final 2024 meeting, the Federal Reserve announced a shift in how it sets interest rates, declaring a "new phase. " The Fed plans to proceed carefully with any future cuts due to a lack of immediate signs of a recession and ongoing inflation. This week, the Fed is expected to halt further redu
The Buffalo Bills and quarterback Josh Allen faced a tough end to their season. Despite a strong regular season, they were stopped short by the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship game. Allen, who had the chance to tie the game, couldn’t pull it off. He and his teammates are now left wonderin
Ahmad Mehdi, 20, has been living in a partially destroyed home since October. An Israeli airstrike in his Beirut neighborhood flattened the building next door, reducing it to a pile of rocks, dirt, and steel. His own home, on the fifth floor, lost its kitchen and living room. He and his family are e
Hey, football fans! Let's talk about the Dallas Cowboys' new head coach, Brian Schottenheimer. At 51, he's stepping into the big leagues for the first time, taking the helm as the Cowboys' 10th coach in history. Jerry Jones might have tried to sneak this news out on a quiet Friday night, but Schotte
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a serious condition where the blood pressure in the lungs is too high. This puts a lot of strain on the heart and can lead to heart failure and even death. A protein called FTO, which is linked to obesity and metabolism, may play a part in PAH, but its role i
Influenza, also known as the flu, is a big deal in Europe. It causes about 30% of all sickness and death in the European Union. But how bad is it in each country? That's what researchers wanted to find out in Spain. They looked at data from hospitals over five seasons, from 2015 to 2020. What did t
Brian Schottenheimer, who has 28 years of coaching experience in both college and the NFL, is about to step into a new role as the Dallas Cowboys' 10th head coach. This hiring decision has caught many fans by surprise, as Schottenheimer has never held a head coaching job before. His father, Marty, w
