The adipokinetic hormone receptor is a key player in the metabolism of amino acids, carbohydrates, and fats. This receptor is particularly abundant in the reproductive organs of mosquitoes. The exact role of this receptor in the reproductive process of mosquitoes and the mechanisms involved are not
The liver is a vital organ that often gets overlooked. It has a big job to do. It filters out toxins from the body. It also helps with digestion and stores nutrients. One of the biggest threats to liver health is non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). This condition is becoming more common.
In Gaza, a severe food crisis is unfolding. The World Food Program has confirmed that its food supplies have been completely depleted. This is a direct result of Israel's blockade, which has been in place for nearly two months. The blockade has made it impossible for food, fuel, medicine, and other
The battle over semaglutide, the active ingredient in popular diabetes and weight loss drugs, has reached a critical point. A federal judge in Texas recently ruled against compounding pharmacies, siding with a major drug manufacturer. This decision means that these pharmacies can no longer produce c
A man has taken on a new challenge after overcoming a serious health battle. Tore McCarthy is now part of an elite team. He is ready to tackle some of the toughest jobs in the Port Authority's airports, tunnels, and bridges. McCarthy has always wanted to be part of this special unit. His dream came
The horror genre is buzzing with news of a fresh take on a classic. A reboot of the 1998 slasher film Urban Legend is in the works. The original movie, set in a New England university, played with urban legends like the deadly mix of Pop Rocks and soda. This new version will explore how urban legend
A major pharmaceutical company is taking legal action against several telehealth companies for allegedly selling unauthorized versions of a popular weight loss drug. This drug, known for its active ingredient, has been in high demand. The company behind the drug, Eli Lilly, is suing four telehealth
Star Wars has always been a mirror to the world, reflecting current events and political climates. The second season of Andor, a Star Wars series, does this brilliantly. The show takes place in a galaxy far, far away, but the issues it tackles are right here on Earth. The Empire in Andor is not j
The World Health Organization has raised an alarm. By 2030, there could be a shortage of 14 million health workers. This gap will hit the Global South the hardest. But there is a solution. Community health workers (CHWs) could step in to fill the void left by professional health care workers. Recent
There is a protein called TAK1. It plays a big role in many cell activities. But its part in cancer spread is not fully known. Researchers have found that when TAK1 is reduced, a type of throat cancer, called esophageal squamous cancer, spreads faster. This happens both in lab dishes and in live mic
