A recent study dug into how DDTs and genes team up to mess with our cholesterol levels. Researchers tracked over 6, 000 people from Wuhan and Zhuhai, checking their DDT levels and cholesterol at the start and six years later. They found that DDTs, especially one called p, p'-DDT, can push up bad cho
A legal battle is heating up in West Virginia. A local group is suing the state's governor. They say he broke the rules by sending National Guard troops to Washington, D. C. The governor's office disagrees. They believe federal law backs up their decision. This isn't the first time this issue has b
The Olympics might soon see changes in how transgender women compete. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is looking into this issue. They are not ready to make a final decision yet. The IOC is studying the science behind physical advantages. They want to make sure the rules are fair for every
The world of gene editing is buzzing with excitement. Two companies, Crispr Therapeutics and Intellia Therapeutics, are making waves with their latest findings. Their stocks are on the rise, thanks to promising results in treating high cholesterol and a rare swelling disorder. Crispr Therapeutics s
In Portugal, family doctors are starting to use health apps more often. These apps can help patients take better care of themselves. But how exactly are these doctors using them? That's what a recent study tried to find out. First, it's important to understand that health apps are becoming really p
In the world of heart health, a new player has emerged. This player is called zalunfiban. It's a special kind of medicine. It's designed to help people who are having a certain type of heart attack. This type is known as ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction, or STEMI for short. Zalunfiban is
Researchers have been digging into the connection between mental health and prostate cancer. The focus? Ten different mental health conditions and their possible link to this type of cancer. The goal was to figure out if there's a cause-and-effect relationship. First off, they looked at both direct
Denmark took a step to fight antibiotic resistance in 2018. They introduced quality clusters in general practices. These clusters let doctors pick topics to improve, like antibiotic use. The goal was to see if focusing on antibiotics in these clusters made a difference. Researchers looked at prescr
The Philippines is once again facing a major storm, with Super Typhoon Fung-wong making landfall just days after another deadly storm. This time, the focus is on preparedness and response. Fung-wong, a powerful storm with winds reaching 115 miles per hour, hit the eastern part of the country on Sun
In a family with unusually low cholesterol levels, scientists found a unique genetic clue. This family had a rare gene variant that might explain their condition. The variant is in a gene called ANGPTL3. This gene is not often linked to low cholesterol, making this discovery quite interesting. Rese
