The Education Department has reopened the online gateway for income-driven repayment plans for student loans. This move comes after a court decision in February that temporarily halted the Biden administration's Saving on a Valuable Education Plan and parts of other income-driven repayment plans. Th
Cellular bits called migrasomes are getting attention. They might be key players in cancer's spread and how well treatments work. These tiny structures are relatively new to science. They have been linked to various cancers. However, their role in colon cancer is still a mystery. Colon cancer is a
The government has made a surprising and controversial decision. They have appointed David Geier to head up a new study. This study will look into the already disproven connection between vaccines and autism. Geier is known for his strong skepticism towards vaccines. He has a history of publishing r
The heart is a strong muscle, but it can face some serious hurdles. One of these hurdles is heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, or HFpEF. This condition makes it tough for the heart to relax and fill up properly between beats. This can cause a lot of health issues and make it hard to fig
Lingzhi, also known as Ganoderma lucidum, has been a staple in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries. It is often used to address respiratory problems like coughs and asthma. But there is more to Lingzhi than meets the eye. Scientists are now exploring its potential in fighting pneumonia, a con
Taiwan's Economic Ministry holds the keys to a massive US investment by TSMC. This isn't just about money. It's about national security and economic growth. The ministry, led by J. W. Kuo, has the final say on whether TSMC can pour $100 billion into US chip manufacturing. This isn't a small deal. It
In India, worm infections spread through soil are still a big problem. This is true even though things have gotten better with hygiene and regular deworming. A big study was done to see how well two different treatments work. The goal was to find out which one is better at getting rid of these worms
Notoedres cati is a tiny, contagious mite that loves to burrow into a cat's skin. This nasty little critter causes mange, which is really itchy and leads to some nasty skin issues. Now, imagine a group of cats living together in one home, all dealing with this problem. This is where a recent study c
Ivermectin has been a hot topic when it comes to treating COVID-19. But does it really work? A recent study looked at 19 different trials involving 1, 111 patients to find out. These trials compared Ivermectin to either a placebo or the usual standard of care. The study checked if Ivermectin helped
Parvovirus B19 is a common virus. It often causes a mild illness in children. This illness is known as fifth disease. But did you know that it can also affect adults? It can cause a serious heart condition. This condition is called effusive-constrictive pericarditis. It happened in three adults duri
