Ever wonder what happens when two big retailers, Lululemon and Abercrombie & Fitch, have a strong holiday season? They adjust their sales outlooks! Lululemon has upped its predictions for this holiday quarter, with expected sales growth of 11% to 12%, landing between $3. 56 billion and $3. 58 billio
Ever wonder how the body fights off the fungus Candida albicans in the gut? This fungus can cause problems if it turns invasive, but our bodies have a way to keep it in check. Researchers used a special technique called immunoproteomics to find out what exactly our immune system targets in the fungu
Imagine fasting during Ramadan with Type 1 diabetes. Sounds tough, right? But the MiniMed780G system might just be the game-changer many people need. A study from Saudi Arabia looked into how well this smart insulin pump kept blood sugar levels steady before, during, and after Ramadan. The team fro
In the grim reality of California's recent wildfires, Los Angeles County has seen thousands of structures burn to the ground. Celebrity homes in the affluent Pacific Palisades, where the average home costs over $3 million, have been hit hard. Landmarks like Palisades Charter High School, featured in
Ever thought about what happens to your body when you say goodbye to soda? It's a big deal, and it's not just about the sugar rush. Let's start with the caffeine. You might think, "No problem, I'll just switch to a sparkling coffee or matcha. " But hold on! These drinks might have caffeine too, and
Tonight, rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels of the Commanders takes the field in a playoff game for the first time. It's been a while since the team last won a playoff game — 17 years to be exact. That win happened in the same stadium where Daniels will play tonight, and where he made his regular-sea
Anaemia, a health issue that can make kids tired and weak, is a big problem in Uganda, especially among children under five. But what about kids in refugee camps? Not much is known about that. So, researchers looked into this in Kyangwali refugee settlement, Western Uganda. They focused on kids aged
The Chicago Bears have their sights set on a new head coach, and Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman is at the top of their list. This comes as no surprise, given Freeman's impressive track record. He's led the Fighting Irish to an impressive 33-9 record over his three full seasons, with this year's team bo
Ever wondered how deep someone should be asleep to best see their sleep troubles? This study dove into that question. It focused on patients with obstructive sleep apnea and used a clever mix of tools—a technique called bispectrometry and polysomnography. These tools helped the researchers figure ou
Ever wondered how many steps you should take daily if you're dealing with high blood pressure? A recent study explored this very question. Researchers looked into how many steps hypertensive American adults take each day and how that relates to their risk of death from any cause, as well as heart-re
