In South Africa's Cape Flats, a place marked by deep-rooted inequalities and a history of apartheid, religion plays a big role in people's lives. For some women who survived childhood sexual abuse, faith can be a source of comfort. But it can also make things harder. This is because some religious p
Cancer is a tricky foe, but scientists are making progress. A new vaccine called ELI-002 is showing promise in fighting back against pancreatic and colorectal cancers. This vaccine is special because it's designed to work for many people right away, not just one person at a time. The vaccine target
Pancreatic cancer is a tough opponent. Doctors are always looking for clues to predict how patients will respond to treatment. One such clue might be neutropenia, a condition where white blood cells drop to low levels. This often happens as a side effect of chemotherapy. In a recent study, research
Prostate cancer treatment isn't always straightforward. After surgery, some patients might need additional treatment. This is because cancer cells can sometimes linger, leading to what doctors refer to as a biochemical recurrence. It's like trying to get rid of weeds in a garden, but some roots rema
Biliary tract cancer (BTC) has long been a challenging disease to treat. Traditionally, doctors relied on a combination of cisplatin and gemcitabine as the go-to treatment. But things are changing. Adding durvalumab, a type of immunotherapy, to this mix has shown promising results. It's making a rea
South Africa has been actively working to stop HIV from spreading from mothers to their babies. The country has made big strides, but there are still some issues to tackle. First, let's talk about the good news. South Africa has one of the best policies in the world to prevent HIV transmission from
In the Netherlands, a new way to mix faith and therapy is being tested. It's called the faith relationship interview, or FRI for short. Here, teens and their therapists chat about beliefs, feelings about God, and how their faith shapes their relationships. Eight teens and four therapists took part
Family life can be tricky, and sometimes mothers-in-law push boundaries. These real stories show how things can get messy. In one story, a new mom was thrilled to announce her baby's birth online. But her mother-in-law beat her to it, posting a photo that made it seem like the baby was hers. The mo
In California, a couple who used surrogate mothers to have many children are now in serious trouble. They are accused of abusing those children and treating their employees badly. The couple, Silvia Zhang and Guojun Xuan, are at the center of a big investigation. Police found 15 children in their h
Ever wondered why heart attacks happen more in the morning? It's all about your body's internal clock, or circadian rhythm. This rhythm, controlled by a tiny part of the brain and other body clocks, affects how your heart works throughout the day. During sleep, your heart chills out, thanks to a cal
