Scientists are digging into a potential new way to fight high cholesterol in mice. They took a close look at lauric-acid-esterified octacosanol (LEO) and oleic-acid-esterified octacosanol (OEO). These are modified versions of octacosanol, a substance found naturally in foods like wheat germ and rice
Jennifer Rubin, a well-known columnist at The Washington Post, has decided to leave the newspaper. She's joining a new startup, but not without some harsh words for the paper's owner, Jeff Bezos. Rubin feels that big media owners like Bezos have let down their readers by trying to play nice with pol
When you think of diabetes, you probably picture how it affects your blood sugar. But did you know it also messes with how your muscles use fat? That's what we're diving into here. You see, diabetes ties into a whole bunch of health issues, including how your muscles handle fat. When fat builds up
Imagine having two totally different types of cancer growing side by side—without you even knowing it! Well, that's exactly what happened to a patient with a gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) tumor. Doctors thought they had a single adenocarcinoma on their hands. But genetic testing and lab exams reve
Ever wondered how plants protect themselves from sunburn? Loquats, also known as Japanese medlars, have a clever trick up their sleeves (or rather, leaves and fruits). They make special compounds called flavonol glycosides. These compounds help plants grow and defend against stress, like harsh UV-B
You know those painful knee issues many people deal with as they age? It turns out, there’s a surprising connection to how our cells manage energy. Scientists discovered that a protein called FTO helps control a process in our cells called autophagy. Autophagy keeps cells healthy by recycling old pa
Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) is a type of cancer found in children's muscles. It's often undeveloped because certain controls in cells go haywire. In this cancer, two tiny RNAs, called miR-449a and miR-340, were found to be key players. They control how fast cells grow and change, and also affect a protei
High above Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, AIR7 helicopter captured a detailed, block-by-block view of the destruction caused by the Palisades Fire. Using Skymap technology, they provided residents with an aerial perspective that showed the devastating impact. Gabe Santos, an ABC7 reporter, explaine
If you're an athlete or someone who loves throwing a ball around, you know how important it is to keep your shoulder's full range of motion. But what happens when you need surgery to fix a dislocation? A recent study compared three common procedures to see which one keeps your shoulder's ability to
Ever pondered how your diet might influence your genes? Well, recent findings dived into that exact question! Scientists checked out how amino acids—particularly branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) and aromatic amino acids (AAAs)—might boss around the leptin and FTO genes in people's fat tissue. This
