You might be one of the millions taking duloxetine, a common antidepressant. Recently, it was found to contain a nasty surprise: a chemical linked to cancer. This chemical, N-nitroso-duloxetine, is a manufacturing byproduct that can also be found in rocket fuel. Yikes! On November 19, the FDA recal
China's government is planning to take a more active role in boosting the economy next year. They've announced they'll use fiscal measures and make monetary policy a bit looser. This comes from a recent high-level meeting led by President Xi Jinping. The goal is to increase how much people spend wit
Have you ever heard of alopecia areata incognita? It's a tricky type of hair loss that mostly affects women between 20 and 40. The tough part? It looks like other hair loss conditions, making it easy to mix up. Doctors often have to rely on their clinical instincts, trichoscopy (using a special micr
Imagine stepping into a cinema and being engulfed in a vibrant, real-life movie experience. This isn't science fiction—it's the reality brought to you by LED screens. While LED technology has been around, the high costs kept it out of reach for many. Enter Chinese companies like China Film Global Te
Have you heard about Intel's upcoming XeSS2 technology? It's a big deal in the world of gaming! Recently, some important files related to this tech were found online. These files hint at what Intel has been working on with their new Battlemage "Xe2" discrete GPUs. XeSS2 is Intel's answer to AMD's F
Seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin condition that affects about 1 in 8 people worldwide. It's characterized by oily, itchy spots that typically appear on the scalp and face. But what's the best way to treat it? A recent study compared two lotions: one with rosemary extract and another with ketoc
Vitiligo, a skin condition that causes patches of lost color, has been getting more attention from researchers over the past two decades. This condition, caused by the disappearance of melanocytes (the cells that give skin its color), has sparked increased interest in the academic world. Scientists
Did you know that ten counties in California generate more economic activity than some entire countries? A recent report shows that these counties are no joke when it comes to business. Los Angeles leads the pack, producing goods and services worth about the same as Switzerland's entire economy. Tha
In 2016, I shared a Ramadan meal with Syrian ex-rebels in Turkey. They spoke of the brutal tactics used by the Assad regime. Fast forward to today, the Assad regime has fallen, and the world is watching the ripple effects. Countries like Turkey, Iran, Russia, Israel, and the U. S. are feeling the sh
Imagine finding out your baby is growing in a very unusual place. That's exactly what happened to a 31-year-old woman after she went through fertility treatment. She had a kind of pregnancy called a cornual pregnancy, where the embryo grows in the upper part of the uterus instead of the usual lower
