Respiratory syncytial virus infection (RSV) is a common respiratory virus typically accompanied by cold-like, mild symptoms. However, infants and senior citizens are far more likely to develop severe symptoms and require hospitalization. It can also lead to more severe illnesses such as pneumonia and bronchiolitis. In fact, RSV is the most common cause of these...
The Transportation Security Administration has implemented a comprehensive ban on lithium-ion batteries in checked luggage. This comes just months before the REAL ID travel requirement came into effect on May 7th. This restriction affects millions of travelers who routinely pack portable chargers and power banks in their checked bags. However, lithium-ion batteries and devices that...
Breast cancer is the most prevalent type of cancer among American women. Additionally, 20 to 25% of all U.S. breast cancer diagnoses are ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). According to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, around 59,080 new cases of this cancer will be diagnosed this year. The good news is that the vast majority...
It’s never too late to change careers and pursue your dreams. Carl Allamby was a car mechanic before he went back to college at 38 to become a doctor. He had originally planned to get his business degree but part of the curriculum included a biology course that “reminded me a lot of the childhood...
Joe Fornasiero seemed to be the picture of perfect health. As a fitness fanatic from Brighton, Michigan, he followed a strict routine of training and clean eating. But behind the muscle and energy, something dangerous was quietly growing. His story challenges the idea that health on the outside always reflects what’s inside. Joe’s early cancer...
Many young people today are striving to live healthier lifestyles by exercising regularly and eating properly. However, many health foods can often come with unexpected side effects. Yet I don’t think anyone anticipated that simply swallowing a food could cause issues. That’s right, one man ended up in the hospital after only eating a tablespoon...
Scientists achieved remarkable progress in HIV gene editing research using CRISPR technology to eliminate viral DNA from infected cells. With current HIV medicines only inhibiting the virus, this therapy aims to eradicate the virus from the body entirely. The University of Amsterdam team successfully demonstrated proof-of-concept results, while Excision BioTherapeutics advanced to human clinical trials...
Can two quiet hours in your day do more for your brain than years of rigorous mental training? According to recent research, the answer is a resounding yes. Silence, more than just an absence of noise, may trigger brain cell growth in areas essential for memory and learning. Scientists have found that periods of silence...
Scientists from Rice University have revealed a new potential cancer treatment that uses minuscule dye molecules known as aminocyanine molecules. When these molecules are exposed to near-infrared light, they vibrate in a manner that breaks down the membranes of cancer cells. In animal and laboratory tests, this vibronic-driven action was shown to eliminate up to...
Salt may be the most routine ingredient in the world. It would be difficult to find a kitchen without it in some form. Table salt is the most common, and it comes from extracted salt from underground deposits. The raw salt is then refined to remove impurities, mixed with additives like iodine and agents to...
Across the globe, people notice habits that stand out in the U.S. From reciting pledges to giant coffee mugs, some customs feel perfectly normal for Americans but odd elsewhere. These small details highlight the rich character of American culture and reveal customs that can surprise or even puzzle visitors. By looking at these examples of...
While the COVID-19 pandemic is “over”, the virus still exists and public health officials have kept vigilant on the virus’s mutations. Public health experts worldwide are closely monitoring the emergence of a new COVID-19 variant, NB.1.8.1, which has sparked alarm due to its rapid global spread. The World Health Organization designated this strain as a...
