The small country of Estonia, tucked away in the Baltics, is a unique place. You might expect a small country to be uniform, but Estonia is surprisingly diverse. Estonians aren't all the same; different regions are home to different personality traits. This isn't just about quirks, either. The Big F
You know when things get tough and stress piles up? Imagine having a trusted healthcare team to help you out. Primary care often plays a crucial role in helping people recover from stress-related disorders. This isn't just about taking medicine. It's about the whole experience and the relationshi
In Dublin, Ireland, a large hospital decided to shake things up. They started offering a new type of check-up for patients. This check-up was different because it was done as an outpatient procedure. This means patients could go home the same day, no overnight stay required. The check-up in questio
A winter storm is going to hit Minnesota and it is time to get ready. The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning for the north shore of Lake Superior. Storms will hit hard from 10:00 a. m. on Saturday until 6:00 a. m. on Sunday. Areas around Lake Superior could see a big snow pile
A gigantic red tide event is unsettling neighbourhoods on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Serious action has been required. Wow- this wasn't exactly shocking- by August and September. You see every single year with every hurricane, chases come in: two things that go hand in hand: those storms and increased c
Cells are busy places. They need to keep their proteins in order which means fixing or removing the damaged ones and ensuring the healthy ones continue to do what they need to for the cell to live. This is done by a process known as protein homeostasis. When something goes wrong, proteins collect da
Eating disorders are a lot deadlier than you might think. In fact, people who suffer from these disorders are at a much higher risk of dying early. This is especially true for those with anorexia nervosa. But why is this happening and what can be done to fix it? Let's talk about the numbers. Betwee
Acne is truly a bother, ranking as the 8th most common skin issue globally, teenagers and adults alike fall prey to the struggle. For some time, experts have noticed that unhealthy habits and improper diets can cause breakouts. Typically, these bothersome skin spots appear in areas rich in oil gland
Have you ever wondered how doctors keep track of a patient's body temperature, despite all the fluctuations, during surgery? Well, it's a big deal because catching issues like hypothermia and malignant hyperthermia early on can make a huge difference. During major surgeries, anesthesia can caus
These are not good times for the wild bison of Wood Buffalo National Park in northern Canada. Since the 1920s, when infected bison were introduced, these animals have been grappling with a serious health issue: bovine tuberculosis (BTB). This disease, brought on by a certain bacteria called Mycobac
