Do you know that muscles can store fat? Inside muscle cells, there's intramyocellular lipid (IMCL) and outside, it's called extramyocellular lipid (EMCL). Then, there's fat between muscles, known as intermuscular adipose tissue (IMAT). Scientists think these fats play a role in energy production in
A chilly surprise is headed to Florida, with the National Weather Service warning that a cold front from the northwest is about to bring freezing temperatures. This isn't your typical Florida weather, so it's important to pay attention. The cold air is expected to hit northern Florida the hardest, w
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can be effectively treated with surgical gastric fundoplication, a procedure that almost completely stops both acid and non-acid reflux. However, this surgery isn't always the best choice for everyone. Lasting side effects can sometimes outweigh the benefits. T
Vanadium is something we might come into contact with through our food, water, or soil. So, what happens when we swallow it? Researchers used human colon cancer cells, called Caco-2 cells, to mimic what goes on in our intestines. They looked at the effects of vanadyl sulfate (VOSO4) and sodium ortho
Intestinal injuries are tough to spot. They happen rarely and often go unnoticed in people with multiple injuries. Delayed detection can lead to serious problems like infections, organ failure, and even death. Doctors are looking for better ways to measure intestinal permeability, which is how easil
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects many kids and teens. Methylphenidate is a common drug used to manage it. But some people worry if using it for a long time is safe for the heart. Researchers have found some possible risks, like high blood pressure, heart attacks, irregular hea
Fungal infections are becoming more common, affecting agriculture, food production, and human health. Scientists have recently created four new compounds called thiosemicarbazone-chalcones (TCs) to combat these fungi. They tested these TCs using a method called radial diffusion, which measures how w
Cancer treatment often needs a team of specialists across different areas of medicine. The Care Coordination Instrument (CCI) is designed to gather feedback from cancer patients about how well their care is coordinated. Researchers set out to create a German version of the CCI (CCI-DE). This involve
Imagine standing in a courtroom, but instead of looking at photos or watching CCTV footage, the judge puts on a virtual reality (VR) headset. This isn't science fiction; it happened in Broward County, Florida. Judge Andrew Siegel decided to see things from a different perspective—literally. He agree
Imagine this: a person's sexual identity can influence their mental health in adulthood. But how? A recent study dug into this topic. They looked at a bunch of adults in their early and mid-adulthood years. The goal? To find out if having a flexible sexual identity, what scientists call "sexual flui
