Elon Musk, known for his business ventures and influence, has a surprising claim: he's a top-notch video game player. Over the years, he's shared gameplay highlights on his social media and even streamed with pro players. However, his recent livestream of Path of Exile 2 raised eyebrows. Despite hav
You might know that pain and anxiety often go hand in hand. Scientists have found that in mice, a protein called RAGE in the brain's anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) plays a big role in this combo deal. When mice feel chronic inflammatory pain (CIP), their astrocytes—star-shaped brain cells—get activ
Imagine a situation where a simple scan could save someone's life. That's what happened with a 51-year-old woman who had a rare liver infection called hepatic gas gangrene (HGG). This infection is usually caused by bacteria like Clostridium perfringens, but other germs can also be the culprit. Docto
Have you ever heard about how a simple ultrasound test could help doctors predict if someone might face cognitive problems after a stroke? It turns out that transcranial Doppler ultrasound (TCD) might just be the tool for the job! This test is used to look at how blood flows in the brain. It checks
Eating disorders are becoming a big problem for teens, with serious health issues coming along for the ride. That's why it's crucial to look into the treatments out there and see how they work. While adults and teens share some similarities when it comes to eating disorders, treating teens requires
Have you ever noticed that your itch gets worse at night? For people with skin conditions like atopic dermatitis, this is a common problem. Scratching in your sleep can make your skin worse, disrupt your sleep, and lower your quality of life. But how do you measure that? Scientists have been trying
Scientists are digging into how certain proteins, MMP-9 and TIMP-1, can help detect lung issues caused by COVID-19. These proteins could be key markers for spotting problems in the lungs. Researchers are exploring if measuring these proteins can reveal hidden lung damage and functional issues in COV
Did you know that wounds on diabetic patients often take longer to heal? This is because their blood vessels are often damaged, making it hard for the wounds to get the nutrients they need to mend. One common treatment uses a protein called VEGF, but it doesn't always work as well as we'd like. Rece
Aging happens in different ways, both physically and mentally. But how these two types of aging affect our lifespan isn't well-studied. So, a recent study looked into this. They checked if signs like hearing loss, tooth loss, falls, and how old people feel they are might predict early death. Over 3
Ever wondered how we judge our own performance when faced with tough decisions? It turns out, our ability to think about our thinking, called metacognition, plays a big role. This is especially true when decisions are complex and need lots of mental energy, like in economic choices. But how do we es
