The journey from prison back to life can be really hard, especially for those living with HIV and opioid use disorder. To figure out how methadone can help these individuals stay connected to HIV care, a study was done. The study had two groups; one group received methadone before their release, wh
The FTO protein has been the subject of intense research since its discovery. FTO plays important roles in the body besides managing metabolism. It is responsible for removing methyl groups. This process happens within the RNA molecules. This process is a big deal and it can have a drastic effect
Let's talk about a common health problem. Yup, livers taking a beating from poor diets. What can turn things around? Research went deep into the role of exercise and probiotics hitting rats' livers. First things first, what are probiotics? Ever had yogurt? They're the good bacteria in it. And exerc
Imagine waking up to a winter wonderland, but not the fun kind. Over 90 million people are on high alert for a fast-moving winter storm barreling down from the Midwest to the Northeast. Nineteen states are under winter alerts due to the upcoming snow and ice. What does that mean for you? We
ErbB4, a key player in the brain, is part of a larger family of receptors that are crucial for many bodily functions. But it's not the star of the show. It's the neuregulin 1 (NRG1) that activates ErbB4, and together they form the NRG1-ErbB4 signaling pathway. Think of the NRG1 as a messenger, it
Collagen is like the super-sticky tape that keeps our bodies intact. It's in our skin, bones, and muscles. But what goes wrong when collagen doesn't stick properly? There's a specific gene, COL12A1, that scientists have been studying closely. This gene is responsible for creating a specific type
New mothers face a multitude of challenges. Postpartum quality of life can be complicated by several factors. One of them is obstetric violence. This is a serious issue that needs to be addressed. It can affect mental health, self-esteem, and even lead to PTSD. This issue was explored through a 202
Imagine a world where going to the hospital or death due to some respiratory viruses wasn't as common -- possibility exists in this given scientific field. Is this scenario close to reality? Well, some experts put it this way: "Can frequent testing stop virus spread? " Turns out mere tests can do a
We routinely turn on the lights, crank up the heat, and drive gas guzzling vehicles. We never guess that these seemingly innocuous actions are slowly leading us down a dangerous path. Doing so, we are feeding into a deadly cycle of CO2 emissions and not just contributing to climate change, but also
Imagine your arteries winding through your legs. Now, picture them getting blocked, like a congested highway. This is what happens with Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD). Alright, so here's a big fact: 171 home care patients were checked over a year, and 31. 6% of them had PAD. get this, t
