Hand osteoarthritis (Hand OA) is a common issue. It happens when the joints in the hand wear out over time. People often think it's just a part of getting older. But is that all there is to it? Researchers wanted to dig deeper. They looked at many things that might play a role. These include where
Sepsis is a serious condition where the body's response to an infection causes organ damage. It's a big deal, with nearly 49 million cases yearly and about 11 million deaths. That's almost one-fifth of all global deaths. Currently, there's no specific, effective treatment for sepsis, making it a gri
The heart, that tireless pump keeping us alive, is under siege. Metabolic diseases are making heart trouble more common. But what if the solution to spotting heart issues early was right under our noses—or rather, on our tongues? Scientists are exploring the tiny organisms living on our tongues, kno
Have you ever felt like making decisions is tough, especially when it comes to putting in effort? People with major depressive disorder (MDD) often face this challenge. Research shows that metabolic issues like insulin resistance and dyslipidemia, which are common in MDD, can mess with our reward sy
One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass (OAGB) has been making waves for its quick and medium-term weight loss results. But how well does it hold up over the long haul? That's what researchers set out to find by tracking 1971 patients for 5 to 9 years after their surgery. This study adds to the ongoing conve
Have you ever wondered what kimchi, that spicy Korean dish, does to your heart health? Scientists have been digging into this question, and their findings are pretty interesting. They've looked at a bunch of studies to see how eating fermented kimchi might affect things like your weight and blood pr
