In the world of health research, there's a lot we don't see. This is often called "grey literature. " It's not published in big, fancy journals. Instead, it's tucked away in reports, theses, and conference papers. A recent review dug into this hidden treasure. It looked at how involving underreprese
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, men and women often want different things when it comes to having kids. Men usually want more children than women do. This isn't just about personal preference. It's tied to deeper social and gender rules that shape how people talk and decide about family pla
The National Weather Service in La Crosse confirmed that seven tornadoes touched down in their area on Wednesday. Most of these, six to be exact, happened in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Specifically, Houston County saw three tornadoes, La Crosse County had two, and Winona County experienced one. The to
Rumors have been swirling about the challenges in Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom's relationship. Sources suggest that things have not been smooth sailing for the couple in recent months. Orlando, in particular, has been finding it tough to cope with the situation. According to reports, Orlando has re
People are increasingly sharing their health journeys on social media. A recent study looked at how patients discuss total ankle replacements on Facebook and Instagram. The study found that most posts were about recovery milestones, not complications. This might give a skewed view of the procedure.
Wander Franco, a once-promising baseball star, now faces serious consequences after being found guilty of sexually abusing a minor in his home country, the Dominican Republic. The court's decision was clear, but the punishment was not as severe as many had hoped. Franco avoided jail time, receiving
Senate Republicans are in a tough spot after the parliamentarian rejected a key part of their bill. This part was about limiting how states could get more Medicaid money. The ruling is a big problem for Republicans. They wanted to use this money to fund tax cuts. Now, they have to change the bill or
A strange sight lit up the sky over Georgia and nearby states recently. People saw a bright flash, like a giant firework, but it vanished quickly. No sound or smoke followed, which made it even more puzzling. Experts think it was a meteor. It started about 48 miles above Oxford and zoomed southwest
Handling pheochromocytoma during surgery is tough. The body's blood pressure can go haywire. But here's a twist: sometimes, it's linked to another rare condition called Takotsubo syndrome. This makes things even trickier for doctors. First, let's talk about pheochromocytoma. It's a tumor that messe
Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a big deal in the world of skincare and medicine. But making it in a cost-effective way is still a challenge. Scientists have been experimenting with different temperatures and pH levels to find the best conditions for producing HA using bacteria. They tested four temperatur
