Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), a severe genetic condition that mainly affects boys, causes muscles to weaken over time. This leads to serious health issues like heart problems or breathing difficulties, and sadly, it can be fatal. Right now, there's no cure, and the usual treatments just help ma
In 2024, Hollywood celebrities stepped up their fashion game, making bold statements with their attire. Notable figures like Michelle Obama and Paul Mescal weren’t shy about their choices, favoring designer brands such as Louis Vuitton, Schiaparelli, and Loewe. Men embraced low-cut shirts and pastel
Scientists have discovered a new and practical way to make 2-selenylated-1, 4-naphthoquinones, which are compounds that combine redox motifs. They found that using a simple reducing agent like sodium borohydride at room temperature works well. This method produced several different types of these co
Occupational stress isn't just about the tasks or demands of a job. It's also about how the work is designed. For emergency telecommunicators, the way their job is structured can pile up stress. This review dived into these "structural stressors" that are woven into the job design and policies. The
Food diaries and questionnaires might be old news when it comes to tracking what we eat. Scientists are looking into something called biomarkers, which they think could be a more trustworthy way to figure out our nutritional status. But don't get too excited yet. Biomarkers have their own set of iss
You might be pondering if living in a city could impact your health, especially when it comes to heart and metabolic diseases. Recent research looked into the lives of 4, 640 adults from Bulgaria's five largest cities—Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna, Burgas, and Ruse. Surprisingly, residents who lived near pa
Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred introduced a groundbreaking dungeon called the Dark Citadel, which is designed to be a challenging multiplayer experience. To enter this dungeon, you need at least one friend or stranger from the game's party finder. The game's director, Brent Gibson, confirmed that the du
This week, the world watched as a major political shift occurred in Syria. Rebels took control, forcing the country’s long-time leader, Bashar Assad, to seek refuge in Russia. With the end of President Joe Biden's term approaching, the future of the region remains unclear. In the United States, the
Caspase-6, a protein linked to brain cell death and neurodegeneration, has been on scientists’ radar for a while. This protein is especially active during inflammation and may play a role in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers have now combined two drug-designing approaches to find
Imagine you're designing a hospital. You want it to be good for patients and staff, right? But also, you want it to be kind to the environment. How do you balance both? A recent study found that by looking at past research, we can see where these two goals overlap. Scientists checked through lots o
