Someone’s cervical cancer risk could be gauged non-invasively by collecting and analysing samples of their urine SolStock/Getty Images Urine tests seem to detect strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV) that are particularly associated with cervical cancer with the same level of accuracy as vaginal swabs that people carry out themselves. Cervical cancer screening has historically…
A fetus’s immune cells are affected by the hormones produced by the mother PeopleImages.com – #2323955 Stress during pregnancy, perhaps around the 6-to-8-month mark especially, may prime certain immune cells in a fetus’s skin to overreact, leading to eczema. Immune cells called mast cells in the skin release histamine and other chemicals that trigger redness,…
John Glenn during the fiery re-entry NASA/Andy Saunders ON 20 February 1962, NASA astronaut John Glenn became the first American to orbit Earth, but there were signs of trouble. As Glenn’s Friendship 7 spacecraft returned from its historic flight, a warning light indicated its heat shield had unlatched, risking complete incineration. This image (above) captures…
Florian Gaertner/Photothek via Getty Images The Story of CO2 Is the Story of EverythingPeter Brannen (Allen Lane) Carbon dioxide consumes our thoughts – and rightly so. Its emission from power plants, car exhausts and the burning of natural habitats is making our world warmer and warmer – a fact seriously exercising the minds of politicians…
Keeping track of MLB Major League Baseball Playoffs can feel messy. So many teams, so many rules, and shifting Standings every night. This guide explains the format, highlights key clubs, and shows who could crash October Baseball as a Wild Card. Current MLB Postseason Format The Playoffs use a 12-team bracket. That gives more clubs…
In a disappointing outing for the Philadelphia Phillies, the team was blanked by the Washington Nationals, losing 2-0 at Nationals Park on Saturday. Despite a solid performance from Taijuan Walker, the Phillies struggled offensively and will look to bounce back in the series finale on Sunday. Cade Cavalli Shines in First MLB Win Nationals pitcher…
The San Francisco Giants continued to struggle at home, extending their losing streak to seven games after a 2-1 defeat against the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday. This marks the first time since 2008 that the Giants have lost six consecutive series at Oracle Park. Game Summary The game slipped away from the Giants in…
ID 5489676 © Dgareri | Dreamstime.com Seiya Suzuki delivered a pivotal tiebreaking single in the eighth inning, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 3-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday. This win was essential for the Cubs, who had struggled recently, dropping four of their last five games. Cubs Rally Late The decisive moment…
ID 316069134 © Dan Fleckner | Dreamstime.com The Philadelphia Phillies have announced that ace pitcher Zack Wheeler will be placed on the injured list due to a blood clot located near his right shoulder. This news comes from the team’s president of baseball operations, Dave Dombrowski, who spoke to reporters on Saturday. Further Testing and…
ID 44614940 © Gerald T. Coli | Dreamstime.com The New York Mets secured a much-needed victory against the Seattle Mariners, winning 3-1 at Citi Field on Saturday. The win marked a significant turnaround for the Mets, who had struggled recently, losing 14 of their previous 16 games. McLean’s Scoreless Debut Making his major league debut,…