Have you ever heard of NGAL? It's a protein with a funny name. It actually modulates the activity of an enzyme called matrix metalloproteinase-9. This enzyme is crucial in making plaques unstable in atherosclerosis. This is another word for hardening of arteries. NGAL has been known for a good while
Let's dive back to a important date in history in 1990. On February 7, a big shift happened in Soviet Politics. Soviet president Mikhail Gorbachev played a major part. Its was time to introduce a bunch of new policies. Then the Communist Party dropped their 70-year hold on political
At around 8:27 pm on Thursday, a suspected tornado struck small communities in Morgan County, East Tennessee, causing severe damage during the winter storm event impact across the eastern US. It's a tragic event, a mother, and a daughter, both died in a family home. Other tornadoes in Febru
What if you could help save lives by understanding simple health tools used in communities? In the North Tongu District of Ghana, insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) are being used to fight malaria, a big problem for kids under five. Let's dive in to see how well these nets are being used by the careg
Why don't healthcare workers always use protective gear during epidemics? Is it about attitude, skills, or something else? Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in Iran tried to find out. This wasn't just a regular study. It was all about how to better understand and predict the behavior of healthca
Norwegian officials are putting a lot of energy into figuring out the best ways to make our food environments better. These steps to promote healthier living can make a difference, possibly help us with weight issues, and dampen diet-related illnesses. The goal is to push these techniques to measur
The sports world lost a bright young star this year. Adan Manzano, a 27-year-old sports reporter, died unexpectedly during his assignment for the Super Bowl 2025 in New Orleans. He was covering the event for Telemundo Kansas City and Tico Sports, making this his third consecutive year covering the S
First, let's understand how diseases are not just about your aches and pains. It's all about how people handle them. They're mostly two types of diseases and they have to decide. One about the diseases you get, like flu, and the ones you live with, like diabetes. We have to deal with are the decisio
Women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) face a tough challenge. When pregnant, these women experience hyperglycemia, which usually disappears after giving birth. But there is a catch. These women are at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus later in life. It is becoming easier
Hypertension is a big deal in Bangladesh. It's a sneaky condition that doesn't show symptoms. It is a major reason people get sick and die early. It is common and can lead to more serious issues like heart disease, strokes, and kidney problems. This means that the way someone feels and functions
