The body has a clever trick to stay warm in cold weather: it burns fat to generate heat. This process, called adaptive thermogenesis, acts like a built-in heater but also helps fight obesity. Scientists recently discovered a protein called Feimin that plays a key role in turning on this fat-burning
The third T20 match between Bangladesh and New Zealand isn’t just another game—it’s a chance for history. Bangladesh has never won a full series against New Zealand on a single tour before. One more victory would break that streak. Even if rain washes out the game, they’d finish 1-0 unbeaten. But Ne
Texas is looking closely at online prediction markets that let people bet on everything from sports outcomes to election results. State leaders worry these platforms might be sneaking past gambling laws while risking public harm. Critics say the real danger isn’t just losing money – it’s the way the
The past week had no shortage of sports surprises. The Cleveland Browns seem ready to settle their quarterback battle early by leaning toward Deshaun Watson over rookie Shedeur Sanders. Meanwhile, the city’s basketball team faces a must-win Game 6 on the road against Toronto, desperate to close out
Russell Wilson might soon hang up his cleats for a microphone. The 37-year-old former NFL quarterback is close to signing with CBS Sports to join their NFL broadcast team. After a rough few years in Denver—where he won just 11 games in two seasons—Wilson’s playing days seem behind him. The Broncos m
A plane dragged a protest banner over Fenway Park last Friday while players warmed up below. The banner asked fans to push for the manager’s removal and for the team to be sold. The stunt happened just days after the club fired its skipper and most coaches following a rough start to the season. Whil
Saudi Arabia offers a unique setting to study headaches because its population is deeply religious. Researchers wanted to know how common headaches are there and whether they connect to mental health issues. They also wondered if a person’s level of faith changes that connection. The team ran a nat
A study looked at how Preksha Dhyana (PD) meditation changes the body’s chemistry. Researchers tested 38 healthy adults who had never meditated before. Half did an 8-week PD course while the others did nothing. Blood samples were taken before and after. The meditators showed higher levels of specifi
For decades, Hungary has stood out in Europe for having unusually high suicide rates. But why? Between 2000 and 2022, researchers dug into the connection between where people live, what they believe, and how often they end their lives. The findings suggest that in regions where many people practice
Kathy Hilton, best known for her reality TV life, recently shared a cautionary tale about trusting the wrong online advice. She tried a viral Jell-O diet, convinced by AI-generated videos featuring celebrities she trusted. Hilton wasn't alone in her mistake—scammers used digital impersonations of Op
