Ever wondered how drinking alcohol can affect your senses? A recent study dived into this topic by looking at data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 2013 to 2014. They found that people who drink a lot of alcohol might have different experiences with taste and s
Imagine popping a pill to shed pounds and ending up drinking less. That's what a recent study found out. Researchers discovered that weight loss medications like Ozempic (known for its generic name, semaglutide) and even the older drug metformin reduced alcohol intake in people participating in a We
Did you know that alcohol can cause cancer? While a lot of research has been done in rich countries, not much is known about how big a problem this is in poorer countries. It's a serious issue that affects people differently based on where they live and how much money they have. Alcohol can lead to
The Covid-19 pandemic brought a surge in alcohol consumption that hasn't slowed down. Dr. Brian Lee, a liver specialist, noticed more patients with severe liver issues due to excessive drinking. A recent study, led by Lee, found that alcohol use in the US increased in 2020 and kept rising in 2021 an
You might not think your local bar has much to do with opioid deaths. But in New Hampshire, researchers found a surprising connection. Places with more bars and restaurants, where people can drink alcohol on the spot, also had higher rates of opioid overdose deaths. Isn't that weird? It gets even mo
Life after the NFL is looking pretty good for retired Eagles star Jason Kelce. While he's been keeping busy with his podcast, "New Heights, " and his ESPN gig, there's been some big news in his personal life too. His wife Kylie just announced they're expecting another baby girl! Kylie shared a cute
Listen up, young minds! Scientists have been really interested in a special type of junction called all-oxide ferroelectric tunnel junctions. These junctions are made of materials like SrRuO3, BaTiO3, and SrTiO3, and they're great for high-density, low-power applications. Why? Because they can be fi
Kylie and Jason Kelce, former NFL star, are about to expand their family. They announced on Friday that they're expecting their fourth daughter. Kylie shared the happy news on Instagram with a photo of their three daughters, Wyatt, Elliotte "Ellie, " and Bennett, all dressed in matching pink sweater
Imagine you're in a country torn by conflict, and you're one of the many people who use a wheelchair. Life can feel pretty tough, right? But for some, wheelchair basketball is more than just a sport—it's a lifeline. Researchers decided to find out just how important this game is for athletes from lo
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD, is becoming a global health concern. One of its key features is the buildup of fat droplets, which causes stress on the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and plays a big role in the disease. Scientists created four special fluorescent probes, named COB1 to COB4,
