Selective androgen receptor modulators, or SARMs, are substances that can either boost or block androgen receptors in specific tissues. Despite not being approved for use by the Food and Drug Administration, athletes are increasingly turning to SARMs to enhance their performance. However, recent stu
Ever wondered who's calling the shots in the U. S. health insurance market? It's not a secret that a few big players have been gobbling up smaller companies. Take CVS Health, for instance. In 2018, they scooped up Aetna. That same year, Cigna bought Express Scripts. Fast forward to 2023, Kaiser Perm
Imagine suddenly losing the ability to speak or understand language after a stroke. This is what happens to people with aphasia. But it's not just about the words. It's also about the relationships that change. This study looked into how people with post-stroke aphasia feel about these changes. It t
Jeff Baena, a filmmaker known for his unique blend of dark humor, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 47. The exact cause of his death was not disclosed. Baena was married to actress Aubrey Plaza and had a distinctive style that mixed comedy with serious themes, as seen in films like "Life After
Pregnancy can bring a lot of changes, and one of the less pleasant ones is dealing with gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms. These are quite common and can really affect a pregnant woman's quality of life. Often, doctors who specialize in pregnancies (obstetricians) and those who deal with GI problems (g
Have you ever wondered about the tiny world that lives inside seeds? It's a fascinating place where microbes, known as endophytes, play a crucial role in plant growth and survival. These microbes act as both a reservoir and a carrier of beneficial microbes for the mother plant. During seed dormancy,
Have you ever heard of an ear infection called eosinophilic otitis media (EOM)? It’s tough to treat, and it often goes hand in hand with conditions like eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis (ECRS) and asthma. These conditions are all caused by something called type 2 inflammations. Recently, a specia
Vivien Leigh, known for her starring role in "Gone with the Wind, " was no stranger to drama both on and off screen. She was famous for playing troubled characters, but her real life was just as complex. In 1953, she took on a role as a "normal" woman in the movie "Elephant Walk, " only to face a me
Ever thought about how tiny structures could change the way we store energy? Let's dive into one-dimensional vanadium pentoxide (V2O5) nanomaterials, which are making waves in the energy storage world. These nanomaterials are like superheroes, packing a punch with high capacity, high rate, and flexi
Intrauterine Adhesions, or IUA, can make it tough for women to have babies. These adhesions happen when the inside of the womb gets injured. Surgery is usually how doctors fix this, but lately, they've been trying something new: hydrogels. These are like tiny sponges that can help heal damaged tissu
