Did you know that night-migratory songbirds use the Earth's magnetic field to navigate? This is thanks to a special light-dependent magnetic compass sense. Scientists believe this sense works because of certain light-sensitive proteins called cryptochromes in the birds' eyes. Interestingly, weak ra
Sjögren’s syndrome is an autoimmune disorder where the body attacks its own salivary and tear glands. It's rare for people with Sjögren’s to also have serious kidney issues like membranous glomerulonephritis, where the kidneys' filters get damaged. Even rarer is for these patients to develop cancer,
We all know that salt is important for our health, but did you know that the right amount can vary, especially for older adults? Scientists looked into this, focusing on common issues called geriatric syndromes. They wanted to see how different normal ranges of salt in the blood, called serum sodium
Early signs of lung disease, like preserved ratio impaired spirometry (PRISm), are not often talked about. PRISm can be an early stage of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Not many studies focus on preventing PRISm. So, scientists decided to check if staying active could lower the risk.
Ever heard of myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS)? It's a condition where your body can't make enough healthy red blood cells, leading to anemia and a need for blood transfusions. A new drug, luspatercept, has been showing great promise in clinical trials. But how does it fare in the real world? A study
Did you know that some dementia patients might exhibit autistic traits in their younger years? Sounds curious, right? Let's explore a case where this happened. A person passed away and, upon autopsy, their brain showed signs of a type of dementia called behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia (bv
Contraceptives are a popular way for women to avoid pregnancy. But did you know they can cause other health issues too? Some types of contraceptives can lead to weight gain, high blood pressure, and problems with blood sugar. Over time, this mix of issues could result in something called metabolic s
Are you stressed? It's hard to tell just by checking your heart rate. Why? Because your heart rate changes a lot depending on what you're doing. Like when you're walking, running, or even sitting still. Scientists wanted to find a way to measure stress using heart rate, even when you're moving aroun
Ever wondered how chemo affects those battling bone and soft tissue sarcomas? Well, a recent study took a close look at this. Researchers wanted to see how tiredness, quality of life, and daily activities changed in these patients during the first six months of chemotherapy. They also aimed to find
Dravet syndrome is a tough condition that hits kids early in life. It brings on frequent, long seizures and a high risk of death, especially in the first 12 years. This condition also affects how kids develop and behave, making life really challenging. Doctors recommend quick treatment with strong s
