Hey, let's talk about Stephen Miran! You might remember him from Trump's first term, when he was a Treasury adviser. Well, guess who's back? Stephen's been tapped by Trump to lead the Council of Economic Advisers. This isn't just any job, folks. This three-person team tells the president what's up w
Human nutrition has always been a mix of biology and culture. Let's start from the beginning, when our ancient relatives, the Homo genus, were busy foraging, scavenging, hunting, and gathering. This was a time when food was found in nature, not supermarkets. As time passed, we saw a big shift with t
Have you ever wondered how your gut bacteria can impact your kidneys? Trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) is a product made by gut microbes when we consume certain nutrients like l-carnitine and choline. TMAO levels in the blood have been linked to heart disease and a higher risk of death, but its connect
Imagine you're taking care of a loved one who needs special nutrition through a tube. Sounds tough, right? That's the reality for many caregivers of patients on home enteral nutrition. This isn't just about mixing up some formula and feeding it through a tube. It's a whole new lifestyle that can aff
Linde Jacobs paced her bedroom, waiting for her doctor's call. Her daughters were occupied, and she wanted privacy for this moment. Her mother, Allison, had recently passed away at 50, after a gene mutation ravaged her brain. Once vibrant and loving, Allison became impulsive and dishonest, her behav
Workers at Amazon and Starbucks are on strike in several U. S. cities. They're pushing for better wages, benefits, and working conditions. The strikes come at a crucial time, as President-elect Donald Trump could appoint a less union-friendly National Labor Relations Board. The pandemic sparked a wa
Metabolic syndrome, or MetS, is a complex health issue caused by a mix of genes, lifestyle, and diet, leading to weight gain and problems like diabetes and inflammation. Recent research shows that an imbalance in gut microbiota, known as dysbiosis, plays a big role in MetS. This discovery has led to
Celosia argentea is a plant that's not only attractive but also useful in medicine. As more people appreciate these multi-purpose plants, finding ways to make them even more appealing could open up new markets. Changing the DNA of these plants, a process called polyploidization, can help achieve thi
Imagine a woman who's experienced a lot of abuse. You might think she’d just have emotional scars, but her gut could be hurting too. Women who haven't sought help for abuse often face gut issues like stomachaches, bloating, or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). But what brings on these symptoms? Stres
Have you ever wondered how athletes manage their training when things get super intense? This study dives into that question, focusing on swimmers. They wanted to see if a fancy algorithm, called the variable dose-response model, could help track when swimmers push too hard and start to feel really
