In the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement, healthcare organizations have been reflecting on their role in health inequalities. The American Nurses Association, for instance, formed the National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing and published a report revealing the historic mistreatment an
Proteins are like tiny building blocks in our bodies, and sometimes they misfold and clump together, forming structures called fibrils. This is what happens in a disease called amyloidosis. Scientists are looking into how pluronics, like F68 and F127, affect this process. Using special tools, they'v
Imagine you're a farmer with a herd of pregnant Angus cows. You decided to give them some extra minerals during their late pregnancy. You had three options: minerals from sulfates, organic complexes, or hydroxychlorides. You might think these would have different effects, but let's see what happened
Exercise is great for the body, especially the liver. It cuts down on stress that oxidizes (takes away oxygen from) cells. Scientists think a protein called irisin might be behind this benefit. In a study, mice got irisin injections or did endurance exercises for 8 weeks. Researchers looked at how t
Imagine you're a hematologist, navigating the delicate path of delivering bad news to patients. It's a reality that Dr. Sarah Thompson faces daily. She's not just sharing information, but guiding patients through tough moments. Unlike other parts of medicine, hematology often deals with life-alterin
Hollywood feuds can often reach boiling points, and the recent clash between actress Blake Lively and actor-director Justin Baldoni is no exception. Baldoni has accused Lively of trying to bar him and his production team from the premiere of their film, "It Ends With Us, " in what he describes as a
Let's zoom in on Khan Road, a bustling but under-resourced informal settlement in Pietermaritzburg, the heart of KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa. A team of local researchers, armed with mobile phones and a structured survey, talked to 159 residents between August and September 2022. Their goal?
Imagine racing against time on two wheels, delivering food to hungry customers. This is the daily grind for bicycle messengers in the online food delivery sector. These workers are usually hired on an as-needed basis, and their relationship with employers is mostly online. They often find themselves
Liver fibrosis is like a scar that forms when the liver tries to fix itself after repeated damage. It's a complicated process, and doctors don't have many good treatments for it. Liver sinusoidal endothelial cells (LSECs) are tiny cells in the liver that change and help control other cells during fi
As the new year began, Disney's Hollywood Studios was buzzing with excitement. Partygoers were treated to several live entertainment events. At Center Stage, a DJ-led dance party got everyone moving near Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway. Over at Pixar Plaza, another dance extravaganza took place wi
