Ever thought depression was just a mental health issue? Think again! A recent study dove deep into understanding depression's connections with other diseases. Researchers checked data from over 390, 000 people, including more than 43, 000 with depression. They found that depression is linked to many
Imagine you can't absorb creatine, a vital nutrient for brain cells. This is a reality for people with a rare disease called creatine transporter deficiency (CTD). But scientists have come up with a clever solution: dodecyl creatine ester (DCE), a special form of creatine that can slip right through
Have you ever wondered how some long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) can play a role in heart disease? Well, let's dive into the story of lncRNA uc003pxg. 1 and miR-339-5p, two players in the complex game of cardiovascular health. These tiny molecular actors have been found to influence the proliferation,
Early Sunday in the Upstate region of South Carolina saw some exciting weather, with several tornado warnings kicking off the day. These warnings started around 6:15 a. m. and wrapped up by about 9:15 a. m. , affecting both the Upstate and parts of Western North Carolina. As of now, no tornadoes hav
In the thick forests of Washington state, a tragic tale unfolded. Two Oregon men, aged 59 and 37, went missing after venturing into the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, about 150 miles northeast of Portland. They were on a mission to find Sasquatch, a legendary creature often associated with the Pac
As fans eagerly await the next chapter, the creator of Squid Game has shared some intriguing hints about what's in store for the show's main character, Gi-hun. Played by Lee Jung-jae, Gi-hun has weathered numerous setbacks, including the loss of his best friend. The show's creator, Hwang Dong-hyuk,
Ever wondered how our brain remembered things or paid attention? Laszlo Zaborszky, a distinguished professor, has spent his career figuring that out. At 80, he's still inspiring young scientists. His big discovery? The basal forebrain, a tiny part of our brain, is crucial for learning and memory. It
In Egypt's bustling Red Sea resort town of Marsa Alam, a frightening shark attack has left one foreign tourist dead and another injured. The incident happened far from the designated swimming areas, as stated by the Ministry of Environment in a recent announcement. The survivor of the attack was ru
Healthcare is a basic right, but many around the world can't access it. This is especially true in low- and middle-income countries. A recent study in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, looked into the availability, pricing, and affordability of essential medicines for heart disease. Researchers checked public,
Wolbachia are tiny bacteria that live inside insect cells, and they are found in many species, like over half of all insects. Scientists love them because they can stop harmful pathogens from spreading, making them great for controlling diseases spread by mosquitoes. How many Wolbachia are in an ins
