Colon cancer is a big deal. It's the third most common cancer and the fourth leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. Most cases start with harmless polyps that turn nasty over time due to genetic changes. But there's more to it than just genes. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can also raise the r
In the hilly regions of West Java, a tragedy struck when a massive landslide buried homes and left 80 people unaccounted for. This disaster came after days of relentless rain, which experts warn will persist for another week. The landslide, unlike the usual small floods from nearby rivers, originate
Skin cancer is a big deal. It is the most common type of cancer in the U. S. But here's some good news: a simple vitamin might help fight it. Researchers looked at over 33, 800 U. S. veterans who had skin cancer. They found that those who took a vitamin B3 supplement, called nicotinamide, had fewer
A big study started in 2015 with a noble goal. It aimed to track brain development in over 20, 000 U. S. children. The project, called the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study (ABCD), promised to uncover important insights about DNA's role in behavior and disease. Families were assured that
A Polish astronaut, Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski, has shared stunning timelapse videos of Earth and the Moon. He took these videos while on the International Space Station (ISS) for the Ignis mission. The videos show Earth's changing weather and the Moon moving across the sky. They were taken from th
The Cleveland Browns are taking a unique approach to finding their next coach. They are using essays, personality tests, and homework assignments to evaluate candidates. This method is quite different from what other NFL teams do. The Browns have always been big on data. Even after Paul DiPodesta l
Albert Bourla, the head of Pfizer, recently shared his thoughts on vaccines and global health research. He had some strong words for Robert F. Kennedy's stance on vaccines, calling it anti-science. Bourla mentioned that while they can talk about other health topics, vaccines are a tough subject. He
Hand pain from osteoarthritis is a common issue. But what if the problem isn't just the joints? Research suggests that muscle weakness might play a bigger role than we thought. This idea comes from a study that looked at old health data. The study aimed to see if weaker muscles make hand pain and mo
In New Zealand, a race against time is unfolding. A landslide struck a popular campground on the North Island's east coast. Six people are still missing, including two teens. The search for survivors is far from easy. Heavy rains caused the disaster at Mount Maunganui, near Tauranga. Rescuers face
People often think that making big changes is the only way to improve health. But, small adjustments can have a huge impact. Doctors have found that three simple shifts in daily habits can add nearly a decade to a person's life. First, let's talk about food. Eating healthy is not about strict diets
