Life with multiple sclerosis (MS) can be a roller coaster ride. It's not going to be an easy one. MS is an ongoing and inflamed condition that damages the nervous system, and it's getting more tricky with new treatment choices. Part 1 of the MS roadmap focuses on six key areas. These are like cruc
Australia and New Zealand are grappling with the increasing burden of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), a long-term illness that attacks the brain and spinal cord. In 2021, over 33, 000 Australians had been diagnosed with MS. That's a lot of people. The number of MS cases is rising, and so is the complexity
The FTO protein has been the subject of intense research since its discovery. FTO plays important roles in the body besides managing metabolism. It is responsible for removing methyl groups. This process happens within the RNA molecules. This process is a big deal and it can have a drastic effect
Let's talk about a common health problem. Yup, livers taking a beating from poor diets. What can turn things around? Research went deep into the role of exercise and probiotics hitting rats' livers. First things first, what are probiotics? Ever had yogurt? They're the good bacteria in it. And exerc
In the world of medical research, scientists have been looking for ways to tackle the devastating effects of subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). This type of stroke can cause severe cognitive and neurological issues, and often has a high short-term mortality rate. Nimodipine (NDP) is a drug that has show
ErbB4, a key player in the brain, is part of a larger family of receptors that are crucial for many bodily functions. But it's not the star of the show. It's the neuregulin 1 (NRG1) that activates ErbB4, and together they form the NRG1-ErbB4 signaling pathway. Think of the NRG1 as a messenger, it
The Oscar race is heating up, and a surprising contender is making waves. Sean Baker's comedy "Anora" is suddenly the talk of the town. It didn't win any awards at the Golden Globes, but now it's a front-runner for the Oscars. This past Saturday in Los Angeles, "Anora" won big at both the
Sean Strickland, who recently faced Dricus Du Plessis in a UFC rematch, lost. He spoke about the loss on his Instagram. In the fight, Sean's nose broke in six different spots due to Du Plessis's licks. Sean admitted this was a first for him. Sean wasn't happy about the loss. This isn't the first ti
In a world where urban development is rapid, children's health is a hot topic. Lead is a dangerous metal that can harm kids, especially through exposure to the environment. Children absorb lead from their surroundings, which can cause lead to enter their bloodstream. Studies have shown that changes
Imagine a world where going to the hospital or death due to some respiratory viruses wasn't as common -- possibility exists in this given scientific field. Is this scenario close to reality? Well, some experts put it this way: "Can frequent testing stop virus spread? " Turns out mere tests can do a
