Imagine being in the middle of chemotherapy and having to fight your insurance company to get the medicine you need. That's what happened to Arete Tsoukalas, a 26-year-old law student from Indiana. After being diagnosed with leukemia, she found out her insurance required a $13, 000 monthly copay for
Have you ever wondered how old your body really is? The Kardashians did just that in the latest season finale of their reality show. They took a special blood test called the Horvath Test, which measures your body's age. Khloé Kardashian, known for her love of ice cream and cookies, thought her sist
Diabetes can cause big problems for the kidneys, but with early action and teamwork, those issues can be managed. Doctors from three important health groups in Macedonia came together to write a guide on how to spot and handle diabetic kidney disease (DKD). They want healthcare pros to focus on catc
Genitourinary rhabdomyosarcoma, or GU-RMS, is a type of cancer that usually affects kids. It's tough to treat and often needs a mix of treatments like radiation, chemo, and big surgeries. But what happens after these kids grow up? Not much is known about how these treatments affect their health late
Kraken, a big US-based crypto exchange, decided to shut down its NFT marketplace after a couple of years. The announcement was made in late November, and users have until early next year to move their NFTs to a crypto wallet. Kraken said they're doing this to focus on new products and services. Sta
Lung cancer treatment faces two big hurdles: upsetting the tumor's environment and making sure it stays that way. Scientists tackled this by creating a special nanozyme called Cu2O@Au. It's like a tiny catalyst, breaking down glucose at the tumor site. This starves the tumor of energy and creates hy
Leprosy, caused by two bacteria - Mycobacterium leprae and M. lepromatosis - has been attacking humans for centuries. Even with medical advancements, it still impacts millions worldwide, often leading to nerve damage due to late detection and treatment. This suggests a need for ongoing research and
International health care students face unique obstacles when studying abroad. These hurdles, largely due to cultural adjustments and demanding academic programs, deeply affect their well-being. It's vital to understand what helps or hinders these students to ensure they thrive in their academic and
B-cell cancers are different. They develop slowly, which makes testing new treatments challenging. Researchers often use substitutes, known as surrogate endpoints, to speed up trials. But these shortcuts must be reliable for each type of disease and therapy. Let's explore how scientists ensure these
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , a nominee for the Health and Human Services Secretary position, is reportedly lobbying for his daughter-in-law, Amaryllis Fox Kennedy, to become the deputy director of the CIA. Kennedy, who previously worked at the CIA undercover, has been critical of the agency. The role doe
