Infected wounds often struggle to heal due to bacterial invasion and inflammation. To tackle this, scientists created a unique scaffold using hyaluronan and modified gelatin. This scaffold, called HAG-g-C, was designed to mimic a protein-rich environment and was decorated with a natural antimicrobia
Rabbi Avi Goldberg, a respected community figure, passed away last month while fighting in Israel's recent conflict with Hezbollah. He saw his military service as a religious duty, a view shared by many observant Jews in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Since the outbreak of war in October 2023, num
Mikey Musumeci, a grappling star, has set his sights on the UFC. He's keen to fight in the octagon, but first, he wants to boost the popularity of grappling. Meanwhile, Belal Muhammad is recovering fast from a toe infection and hopes to return soon. Over at PFL-Bellator, fighters are frustrated with
The upcoming UFC Macau event is set to be a thrilling night for fans, with a key bantamweight fight and an exciting strawweight matchup. China’s Yan Xiaonan, ranked sixth, will face Brazil’s Tabatha Ricci, who’s ninth in the division. Xiaonan, known for her striking, has a record of 18 wins and 4 lo
Jon Jones, the legendary UFC fighter, has made headlines again. This time, he’s not just defending his title, but also calling out some unexpected opponents. After his recent win at UFC 309, Jon Jones has expressed a desire to take on exciting matchups like one against Jamahal Hill. Hill, who hails
Alzheimer's disease messes with your memory and makes you confused. It happens when stuff called amyloid beta plaques and tangles pile up in your brain, blocking its normal work. There's no cure yet, and as people live longer, more folks will get it. Why does this happen? Lots of reasons, like infla
Ergothioneine, often found in our diet, is a powerful sulfur-containing amino acid with strong anti-oxidant and anti-inflammation properties. It's no surprise that it might help against liver fibrosis, a condition caused by chronic inflammation and oxidative stress. But how exactly does it work? Tha
When an elderly person has a hip fracture, it's a serious event. One thing doctors look at is something called the systemic immune-inflammation index (SII). This index measures the balance between white blood cells and platelets, giving an idea of overall inflammation in the body. A recent study wan
Let's talk about inflammation, the silent culprit behind many health issues like obesity, metabolic syndrome, and heart disease. It's even linked to a higher risk of dying. Doctors have found that whole-body cryotherapy (W-BC), a fancy term for full-body cold treatment, can help people with certain
Ever wondered if inflammation in your body could affect your kidneys? A recent study dived into this question by examining a measure called the Systemic Inflammation Response Index (SIRI) and its link to kidney stones in U. S. adults. Researchers used data from the National Health and Nutrition Exam
