The brain is a complex organ. It is influenced by many factors. Some of these factors can be changed. These are called modifiable risk factors. Around 40% of the chances of getting dementia are linked to these factors. This is a big deal. Yet, how these factors work together is not fully understood.
Arsenic is a nasty substance that can get into our bodies through water and food. It's linked to some serious health issues. These include lung, bladder, and skin cancer. Plus, it's connected to heart disease and diabetes. Doctors measure inflammation in the body with a test for C-reactive protein (
Zanthoxylum bungeanum, often called Sichuan pepper, is a plant with a lot of economic and medical value. It grows in many different places, so it faces a lot of environmental challenges. One way it handles these challenges is through something called bZIP transcription factors. These factors are lik
Radiography students in Africa are thinking about moving abroad. This is a big deal. Why? Because what students say they will do often turns into what they actually do. So, it is important to understand why they might want to leave. This study looked at the reasons why radiography students in 1
The Danish government is eager to use biomass pyrolysis to fight climate change. They are focusing on straw and manure-based digestate as primary materials. However, the environmental effects of this approach are not fully understood. This is a problem because the country is investing heavily in thi
In the heart of South Kalimantan, Indonesia, a pressing issue demands attention: young marriages. These unions, occurring before the age of 19, shape the futures of many women in Banjar Regency. The impact of these early commitments is far-reaching, influencing health outcomes for both mothers and t
The link between tough times in childhood and mental health issues in adulthood has been studied before. But, the idea that the more hardship a child faces, the higher the risk of mental health problems later in life, hasn't been fully explored. This is where a recent study comes in. It aimed to gat
The world of cybersecurity is always buzzing with new threats. Recently, thousands of Asus routers have been quietly compromised. These routers are used in homes and small offices. The hackers have found a way to install a secret backdoor. This backdoor allows them to keep control of the routers
Australian filmmakers have been making waves in the horror genre lately. They have created some truly terrifying movies. This is a genre that has been around for a long time. It is a genre that has been used to explore the darker side of human nature. It is a genre that has been used to explore
The rise of right-wing populism over the past decade has left many on the socialist left puzzled. They often blame the surge on the betrayal of the working class by center-left parties. These parties, they argue, embraced free trade and neoliberal policies, leading to job losses and stagnant wages.
