Imagine being at a healthy weight, but your body behaves as if it's overweight. This condition, known as normal weight obesity (NWO), sneaks under the radar of healthcare professionals. They often assume low health risks when the Body Mass Index (BMI) is normal. But does NWO up the odds of getting b
Did you know that plants have tiny powerhouses called organelles? And these powerhouses come in different forms, called plasmotypes. Scientists have been studying a small plant called Arabidopsis thaliana to see how these variations affect photosynthesis. They found that the genetic diversity among
In the heart of Albania, wine production has been booming due to the growing fascination with native grape varieties like Kallmet, Shesh i zi, Shesh i bardhe, and Cerruje. These grapes produce wines with distinctive tastes and are widely planted. A recent study explored how the region and the year o
Damian Williams, the U. S. Attorney who's been making waves with big indictments, is calling it quits. He's resigning just as Donald Trump is about to nominate someone new for the job. Williams has gone after some big names, like New York Mayor Eric Adams, Ghislaine Maxwell, and even Sean "Diddy" Co
Did you ever think your body has a tiny reporter named FGF21? This protein keeps an eye on your fat tissue and liver. When you're obese, your body makes more FGF21, like a warning that things aren't right. But, after special surgery, FGF21 levels drop. Why? Because the surgery helps your fat tissue
You might think that the biggest problem with antibiotic production wastewater is the leftover antibiotics. But there's more to worry about. This wastewater also has high amounts of organic pollutants, which can be very harmful on their own or when mixed with antibiotics. One study looked at how the
Climate change is making it tougher to fight HIV in places with limited resources. Severe weather events are messing up HIV services, which could slow down the goal of ending HIV as a big health problem by 2030. Let's look at how this happens and what can be done to make HIV care stronger. First, l
Ever wondered how stress and resilience differ among people who move across international borders? A recent study, known as the AFFAIR Project, dug deep into this topic. Researchers were curious about what makes some migrants feel overwhelmed while others remain strong and adaptable. They looked at
Ever wanted to clean up a polluted lake? Well, meet the PAD resin, a super absorbent material designed to tackle chromium (VI) pollution. Made via an eco-friendly process, this resin is no ordinary adsorbent. It not only soaks up a lot of chromium (VI), but also changes color when it does, making it
Ever wondered if using a flywheel device could help you jump higher? A recent study put this to the test. They took a bunch of active adults and split them into two groups: one that trained with flywheels for eight weeks and another that didn't. Before and after the training period, they measured ho
