Imagine growing older and feeling weak. It's not a fun thought. But did you know that staying active and eating right can help keep your muscles strong and your body healthy? As we age, our bodies change. We might start to feel weaker. This is called sarcopenia. It's a fancy word for muscle
High blood pressure during pregnancy is a serious issue that affects both mothers and babies worldwide. Doctors aren't sure exactly why it happens, but it seems to be a mix of things the mother can and can't control, plus changes in the placenta. This can lead to problems in other parts of the body.
Vimseltinib is a new drug that's making waves in the medical world. This drug is a small-molecule tyrosine kinase inhibitor, which means it can block certain enzymes that help cancer cells grow. It's specifically designed to target CSF1R, a protein that's overactive in tenosynovial giant cell tumors
The idea of dismantling the U. S. Education Department and handing over control to the states has been a hot topic. The White House has hinted at big changes, but the details are still fuzzy. The states are not ready for this huge task. They are confused and asking many questions. The biggest wo
A measles case has been confirmed in Rockwall County, Texas. This is the first instance in the county, and it involves an adult who had not received the measles vaccine. The individual recently traveled abroad, and health officials believe this is where they contracted the virus. The person is curre
Picture this: you're at home, dealing with oral cancer treatment. It's not easy. That's why the MOATT, or the MASCC Oral Agent Teaching Tool, was created. This tool is all about helping patients understand and stick to their oral cancer treatments. It's been around for 15 years, but we don't know mu
Cancer is a big problem in Ghana, and it's even worse in the north. People there don't always stick to the medical treatments they're given. Why? That's a mystery that needs solving. First, let's talk about the big picture. Cancer is a tough fight anywhere, but in northern Ghana, it's even harder.
Cancer treatments often involve powerful drugs that attack both cancerous and healthy cells. This lack of specificity can lead to serious side effects. Researchers have been exploring ways to make these treatments more precise, focusing on unique features of cancer cells. However, finding a reliable
When a child gets a new liver, doctors have to keep a close eye on something called Epstein-Barr virus, or EBV. This virus can lead to a serious problem known as post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder, or PTLD. PTLD is one of the most common cancers that can happen after a liver transplant, an
Imagine typing out a message on your iPhone and seeing the word "Trump" pop up when you meant to say "racist. " Sounds crazy, right? Well, that's exactly what happened to some iPhone users recently. A glitch in the iPhone's dictation feature was causing this weird word swap. Users shared videos onli
