Skeletal muscle dysfunction (SMD) is a serious problem for folks with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It affects how well they get better and live their lives. Mitochondria, the powerhouses of cells, play a big role in this. They keep their networks in check through something called mi
2025 promises to be a thrilling year for space exploration. Several countries and companies have big plans. Let's dive in! First stop: the moon. NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services program is backing three private missions. Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost and ispace's Resilience lander and Tena
Have you ever wondered why some areas are hit harder by poverty and illegal activities? Let's explore this through the lens of Nariño, a region in Colombia. With a Gini index of 0. 556 in 2022, Colombia is one of the most unequal countries in Latin America. Nariño, located in the southwest, faces ex
Have you ever wondered how stories can be retold in ways that break the rules? Ali Smith, a creative writer, does just that in her books Girl Meets Boy and The First Person and Other Stories. She takes old tales, like Ovid's Metamorphoses, and gives them a fresh, queer spin. In Girl Meets Boy, Smith
Ever wondered why people love and celebrate cultural myths? It's all about our social evolution. Humans have a unique ability to connect with others through shared stories and experiences. These collective narratives help us decide if a group is worth joining. By sharing myths, we can assess a coali
You might know that extreme temperatures can lead to more people being admitted to the hospital. But did you know that these same temperatures can also make people stay in the hospital longer? In a study done in Hong Kong, researchers found that patients with heart and lung diseases stayed longer in
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a serious heart and lung condition that affects people in Latin America. To get a better grasp of this disease, a survey was done with doctors and patients in the region. The survey aimed to understand the common signs, how patients are tested, the treatments
Urinary incontinence (UI) during pregnancy can be a hassle. It's not just about the leaks; it's also about how you deal with them. This study looked into how pregnant women with UI live their lives and what makes a difference. It's not just about how often they go, but also about what they do and ho
Meet Jocelyn Wildenstein, once a renowned socialite who earned the nickname "The Catwoman. " Sadly, she's no longer with us, having passed away at the age of 84 in Paris. Her partner, Lloyd Klein, confirmed that her death was due to a pulmonary embolism, a type of blood clot that blocks the lung's a
You've probably heard that sudden high blood sugar levels can be bad news, especially for people with heart problems. This is called stress hyperglycemia, and it's been linked to bad short-term outcomes in people with heart issues. But what about the long term? Does stress hyperglycemia also affect
