The U. S. is currently facing a significant measles outbreak, with over 1, 000 cases reported. This is the second time in 30 years that the country has seen such high numbers. The outbreak started in western Texas and has since spread to 31 states. Texas has the highest number of cases, with 709 rep
Cervical cancer is a serious health issue. Every year, thousands of women in the U. S. are diagnosed with it. Many women do not get tested regularly. This is a problem because regular testing can catch cancer early. Early detection can save lives. The Food and Drug Administration has approved a
Breast cancer is a scary thing. But doctors have tools to fight it. One tool is called the Medical Imaging Projection System. It shows special pictures of lymph nodes during surgery. These nodes are important because cancer can spread to them. The system uses a dye called ICG to make the nodes light
Vasculitis is a serious condition that affects blood vessels. It can be particularly tough on kids. One type of vasculitis is called Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis. It is often hard to diagnose and treat in children. This is because the tools used to spot it are mostly ba
In the high-stakes world of mixed martial arts, Bruno Silva found himself at a crossroads. After a series of losses, his future in the UFC seemed uncertain. His journey took a dramatic turn when he received a message from a surprising source: Alex Pereira, his former opponent and current light heavy
Candida albicans is a sneaky fungus. It lives in the gut, mouth, and vagina of most people without causing any trouble. But sometimes, it can cause infections. This fungus has tricks up its sleeve. It can change shape and produce substances that help it cause disease. These diseases can be mild or s
Skin tags, those small, benign growths, often pop up in spots where skin rubs together, like the neck or underarms. While they're usually harmless, they can be a nuisance or even painful if they get twisted or cut off. Doctors have tried various methods to remove them, including freezing or burning
Medical residents are expected to be strong team leaders. This is a big deal in the medical world. A recent effort was made to create and test a tool to measure this skill. The tool is called a situational judgment test, or SJT for short. It's designed to see how well residents can handle different
The United States and China started serious trade discussions in Geneva. This meeting happened after Donald Trump hinted at reducing tariffs on Chinese goods. This move was seen as a way to ease tensions between the two economic giants. China, on the other hand, wants the US to sh
A recovery mission for a sunken superyacht off Sicily has hit a snag. The yacht, named Bayesian, went down last year during a fierce storm. Seven people, including tech billionaire Mike Lynch and his teen daughter, lost their lives in the disaster. The vessel lies 49 meters beneath the surface. A s
