Endometriosis is a painful reality for many women, affecting not just their health, but also many other parts of their lives. A study in Iran took a deep dive into understanding how women there experience this condition. Instead of just looking at the physical pain, researchers wanted to explore the
2025 is set to start with a bang as key state and local races kick off across the U. S. These contests aren’t as flashy as the presidential elections, but they’re crucial for understanding the political landscape. In Virginia, special legislative elections in January will decide the control of the s
Imagine walking along a beach on Christmas Day and stumbling upon a human leg. That’s exactly what happened in Southern California. A family made this grim discovery in Palos Verdes Estates, a place known for its stunning coastline, not its gruesome findings. Just a few days later, more body parts t
Imagine finding out your cancer treatment isn't covered by insurance. That's what happened to Tracy Pike. Diagnosed with Stage 4 stomach cancer, his doctor recommended a combination of surgery and intense chemotherapy. But the night before his first treatment, he got the bad news: insurance denied c
Have you ever wondered why insurance companies make it so hard for cancer patients to get the care they need? Many doctors and patients are frustrated because insurance companies often deny or delay treatments and tests. This can be life-threatening for people fighting cancer. Dr. Debra Patt, a can
Clozapine is a powerful drug used to treat people with schizophrenia who don't respond to other treatments. However, it can cause some nasty side effects, one of them being excessive drooling. We're talking puddles of saliva, which can make people feel pretty self-conscious and want to avoid social
Have you ever noticed how people move differently when they have certain conditions? Two common ones are tremor and dystonia. Tremor is like a rhythmic dance, while dystonia is more like holding a pose or doing repeated, jerky moves. These two can show up together in one person, sometimes in the sam
When it comes to understanding our health, sometimes numbers can speak volumes. A recent study in the United States dived into the occurrence of lymphopenia among Americans. Lymphopenia is a condition where the number of lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell) drops below normal levels. It's more c
Five Palestinian journalists lost their lives in a targeted strike by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) on their vehicle in central Gaza. The journalists, who were employees of the television channel Al-Quds Today, were asleep in their broadcasting truck marked as press. According to witnesses, the t
After a quiet Christmas, massive waves are about to pound the California coast again. Northern California is expecting waves up to 30 feet high from Thursday to Sunday. A high-surf advisory warns people to be cautious around the water. The Bay Area will also experience temperatures around 60 degrees
