Ever wondered why some people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) feel less abdominal pain? Scientists have been puzzling over this for a while now. It turns out that a specific gene variation might play a key role. This gene is linked to Na v 1. 8, a protein that helps detect pain signals in our
You might not think much about your toes, but when they're not aligned properly, it can cause pain and discomfort. Hallux valgus is a condition where the big toe points outward and the toe joint sticks out. This study explored how two types of orthoses, or foot supports, can help with this condition
Research has shown that adults who are attracted to both sexes have worse mental health compared to those attracted to only one sex or the same sex. But what about teenagers? A recent study set out to answer this question by looking at life satisfaction and emotional problems in both-, other-, and s
Imagine turning your home into a cinema without the hassle of wires everywhere. That's what the LG S95RT soundbar promises. This wireless setup includes a main bar, a subwoofer, and two rear speakers. It's designed with LG OLED TVs in mind, delivering immersive audio through Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.
Fibromyalgia (FM) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) are health issues that affect many people. Both conditions make it hard for people to be active and can cause a lot of pain. A recent study looked at whether a short program that includes exercise, healthy eating, and paying attention to daily rhy
David Murphey, a familiar face from the reality show "90 Day Fiancé, " has sadly passed away at the age of 66. His family shared the news on his Instagram page, revealing that he died at home in Las Vegas, Nevada, on December 11, 2024, after years of health struggles. David was a veteran, small busi
Brett Favre, the legendary NFL quarterback, has been making waves off the field with his strong opinions on various topics. One of his latest stances involves a school assignment that asked students to act out being LGBTQ and “coming out. ” Favre criticized this assignment, saying he wouldn’t have m
Imagine walking into a bakery and seeing cash registers that look like they arrived in a time machine. That’s the surprising sight customers encounter at Hilligoss Bakery in Brownsburg, Indiana. The business, which opened in 1974, still uses Commodore 64 computers as cash registers, a testament to t
A 22-year-old Michigander named Mack Davis from Owosso recently pleaded guilty to planning a hate-driven mass shooting aimed at LGBTQ+ spots. He targeted a political party office and a nearby bar, both places he linked to the LGBTQ+ community. Davis gathered an arsenal of weapons, ammunition, tactic
Ever heard about a cool method called investigative genetic genealogy (IGG)? It's a big deal for finding DNA matches from crime scenes or disaster victims. With new tech, we can now check millions of SNPs (tiny DNA differences) at once. But, there are some issues like bad quality samples, high costs
