With spring training just around the corner, the MLB offseason is still buzzing with activity. Some major players are still waiting to ink new deals. Alex Bregman and Pete Alonso, for instance, haven't signed yet. On the other hand, the Dodgers have been busy. They've added Japanese pitcher Roki Sas
You might think that experts sitting down together and agreeing on something is a pretty common thing. In the sciences, it happens all the time. But in the humanities, like history or literature, it's not so frequent. Why is that? Could these consensus methods be helpful there too? Let's think about
Parkinson's disease, a brutal brain disorder that messes with movement, remains a tough nut to crack. Current medications just ease the symptoms, not stopping or slowing the disease. The future might lie in treatments that target the root cause. Oxidative stress and inflammation are big players in P
Ever wondered how your neighborhood can affect your heart health? The ATTICA study, spanning from 2002 to 2022, dived into this topic. This research aimed to figure out how living in cities versus rural areas impacts your risk of heart disease over time. It also looked at how these effects differ be
Chinese cabbage is a staple vegetable in China, but it faces a significant threat from clubroot disease, caused by the pathogen Plasmodiophora brassicae (P. brassicae). This disease drastically reduces the crop's yield and quality. Previous studies have shown that the BrUFO gene in Chinese cabbage p
In today’s digital era, health research heavily relies on digital data. This shift calls for teamwork across different fields to tackle the tricky methods and hurdles that come with this data. Typically, health research follows a clear, step-by-step path, while data science takes a more flexible, ex
Heart disease isn’t just an old-age issue. Middle-aged folks are at risk too, thanks to factors like extra weight, lack of exercise, and stress. As we hit 65, our bodies change, and we’ve been exposed to risks for longer, making heart trouble more likely. Doctors are exploring drugs originally desig
Samantha Busch, the fitness enthusiast and social media influencer, has been making waves recently with her newfound love for steak. After avoiding red meat for over two decades, she's now hooked on the high-protein meals featuring steak, mushrooms, and Parmesan cheese. The change started when she b
Imagine you're managing diabetes and also dealing with chronic kidney disease. That's a double whammy! But what if there was a treatment that could help manage both conditions and save you some cash? That's where physiologic insulin resensitization (PIR) comes in. PIR is like a smart trick to make y
You might not know this, but people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are more likely to get tuberculosis (TB) after being infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This is a big deal, so a nationwide study was done to figure out how often TB happens in people with kidney failure. TB is caused by b
