Did you know that the foods you eat and your lifestyle can affect your kidneys? Scientists have developed a special score called the Oxidative Balance Score (OBS) to measure this. It's like a report card for how well your body is dealing with stress caused by things like diet and daily habits. Resea
Heat can seriously mess up your cucumbers. Scientists found that hot weather can change how your cucumber plants grow and what they produce. They studied two types of cucumbers: one that can handle the heat (Gy14) and one that can't (32X). When it gets hot, these cucumbers change how they make cert
Samsung's One UI 7 beta, which is part of the Android 15 update, has been slow to arrive and is currently only available on the Galaxy S24 series. This is a departure from Samsung's usual pattern, where betas start with the latest Galaxy S flagship and then expand to other devices. The delay could b
Infertility is a common issue globally, with many cases lacking clear explanations. Interestingly, recent research hints at a connection between how our bodies handle fats (lipids) and our ability to conceive. One particular measure, called the non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol to high-densit
Has your local store suddenly locked up everyday items like deodorant? That’s because California has rolled out new laws to tackle retail crime. Starting January 1, 2025, these rules give police more power and boost penalties for theft. Excuse me, did someone say "probable cause"? Yep, cops can now
Tetanus is a nasty infection caused by bacteria called Clostridium tetani. It can mess with your nervous system and make your muscles super tight. This study looked into what non-medical university students in Lahore, Pakistan, know about the tetanus vaccine, especially after road accidents. The ma
In the vast and complex realm of brain health lies a subtle warrior, Mathilda, also named Glucose transporter 1 deficiency syndrome (Glut1DS). Triggered by mutations in the SLC2A1 gene, Mathilda remains largely undetected since her discovery in 1991. She confuses even the brightest medical minds bec
Ever heard of KoBold? This US mining startup just snagged a massive $537 million in funding, making its total investments soar to $1 billion. Backed by heavyweights like Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, KoBold is on a mission to shake up the mining world. The latest round was co-led by Durable Capital Par
Scientists have been digging into how lung adenocarcinoma, a type of lung cancer, handles amino acids. They discovered that different lung cancer cells behave differently when it comes to amino acid metabolism. By looking at public databases, they found 163 genes that act differently in lung adenoca
You might have heard that vitamin D is good for your bones. But did you know it might also help people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)? IBD is a group of long-term conditions that cause inflammation in the gut. Some studies have shown that taking vitamin D supplements can help IBD patients, bu
