Ever wondered how stress can affect your body's aging process? Scientists looked into this by studying a gene called GABRA6 and its link to telomere length in blood cells. Telomeres are like caps at the end of your DNA strands, and their length is a marker for how fast your cells age. The GABRA6 gen
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
Forty years ago, the term Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) was coined. Today, it’s known as a specific kind of mood disorder. In the American Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition (DSM-V), seasonality is listed as a specifier for both recurrent depression and Major De
When disasters hit, opinions clash on what happens next. Some people believe that the chaos left behind invites antisocial behavior, like looting. But let's pause and think about this for a moment. Is it really that simple? Disasters can bring out the worst in some people, true. But they can also b
Let's chat about a little-known genetic disorder called classical homocystinuria (HCU). It's a rare condition that messes with how your body handles two key substances, homocysteine and methionine. These usually help build proteins, but in people with HCU, their levels go sky-high. Now, you might th
Ever thought about how nature can help fight cancer? Meet camptothecin, a special compound found in some trees. It's not your average chemical. This alkaloid has a clever way of stopping cancer cells from dividing and spreading. Unlike many other compounds, it doesn't just attack from the outside. I
In a turn of events, four Israeli female soldiers were set free by Hamas. This release was part of a ceasefire deal. However, Israel has criticized Hamas, saying they haven't fully met their obligations under the truce. The deal aims to end a long-standing war in Gaza. The freed soldiers, aged betw
Well, the Australian Open final did not go as planned for Aryna Sabalenka. The world's top-ranked tennis player lost to Madison Keys, and she showed her frustration in a big way. Right after the match, Sabalenka was seen on TV smashing her racket. She also covered her face with a towel and quickly l
Uma Thurman, known for her epic role as Beatrix Kiddo in Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill movies, has a new exciting project. She’s joining the cast of Dexter: Resurrection, a sequel to the popular horror crime show Dexter. Thurman started her acting career in 1987 and has since shown her versatility i
You might think that experts sitting down together and agreeing on something is a pretty common thing. In the sciences, it happens all the time. But in the humanities, like history or literature, it's not so frequent. Why is that? Could these consensus methods be helpful there too? Let's think about
