Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a serious condition that makes it hard for the heart and lungs to work together. Patients often feel tired and have a low survival rate. While current treatments can improve their quality of life, the long-term effects aren't great. In a recent study, resear
Ever wondered what plants might be using to protect themselves? Scientists have been looking into a plant called Salsola imbricata. They made a special extract from it using methanol and found some interesting stuff. This extract contains things like saponin, tannins, and alkaloids, which are known
Cancer remains a significant global health concern, with head and neck cancers, like nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), being particularly common in East Asia. Scientists have long known that the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) DNA load and the systemic immune inflammation (SII) index can help predict how NPC
NASA just hit the pause button on its Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) mission. The spacecraft, initially set for a spring 2025 launch, will now lift off no earlier than September. Why the delay? NASA needs more time to prep the flight systems. This isn't the first time IMAP's laun
Donald Trump recently stirred up a storm when he suggested the U. S. could reclaim the Panama Canal. He argued that Panama is charging unfair fees for ships using the canal, which the U. S. had "foolishly" given away. Panama's president, José Raúl Mulino, wasn't having it. He saw it as an attack on
Immunotherapy, teamed up with chemotherapy, is giving a big boost to people with advanced, metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). This combo helps keep the cancer from spreading for longer than chemotherapy alone. But who's getting the most benefits? That's a question scientists are still
Deep within the devastating Boxing Day tsunami of 2004, a woman named Ani faced her own mortality. The raging waves tossed her around like a doll, and she believed her life was ending. But amidst the chaos, she found a moment of clarity: she didn't want to die. Twenty years later, she reflects on ho
Have you ever wondered how to make composting more efficient? A recent study found that combining special bacteria with iron can speed up the breakdown of plastics and keep more nitrogen in the soil. These scientists used a mix of biochar (which is like charcoal made from plants) and specific bacter
Cystic fibrosis, or CF, is a genetic condition passed down from both parents, caused by a faulty CFTR gene. This gene mutation leads to severe lung problems and other health issues. Doctors are always on the lookout for early signs of lung damage, as it's the most serious part of CF. One way they're
Meet Rachel Kaplan and her husband, Andrew Sheffield, from Arden, North Carolina. Last year, they found out they were expecting a baby and didn't have health insurance. Their doctor suggested they join Sedera, a nonprofit that works like insurance but with less hassle. How does it work? Members cont
