Ulcerative Colitis (UC) is a tricky condition to treat. Doctors often use anti-TNF drugs to help patients. But why do some people respond well, while others don't? Recent research points to a surprising culprit: mitochondria, the tiny powerhouses inside our cells. Scientists have been digging in
In the grand scheme of things, bacteria are tough. They can survive in places that would make most other organisms cringe. One such place is an old mine heap in Tarnowskie Góry, Poland. This isn't your average backyard. It's an extreme environment, and it's here that scientists found two new types o
Imagine if you could get a little nudge to live healthier just by reading a text message. That's what researchers wanted to find out when they looked into using text messages to help people with high blood pressure. High blood pressure is a big deal because it can lead to serious heart problems. Doc
The gaming world was taken by surprise when Elden Ring Nightreign was announced. This roguelike multiplayer spin-off of Elden Ring is set to release in May. The game is a unique blend of Elden Ring and a PVE-based battle royale, which is quite unexpected from FromSoftware. The release date is set fo
Depression is a serious issue that affects many people worldwide. Traditional treatments are helpful, but there's always room for new solutions. One potential solution comes from a substance called saikosaponins. This natural compound has been found to have a surprising effect on depression. Imagi
Remember the places you learned as a kid? Imagine if you were told to call your backyard by a different name. You would think it was odd. Well, that is what happened at the highest office of the land. The President changed the name of Gulf of Mexico. Not long after, an announcement shook the news ro
In Burkina Faso's bustling Ouagadougou, Bogodogo University Hospital witnesses an alarming number of hypertensive emergencies every year. Hydraulic urgencies are a silent and dangerous situation. The hospital and worldwide health practitioners see this emergency as a sudden surge in blood pressur
East Jerusalem's Educational Bookshop, a pillar of intellectual life, is now facing trouble. Is this raid by police is a result of reading too many books? Police showed up at the bookshop on Sunday and accused the owners of selling books that spread hate. They were also suspicious about selling boo
Have you ever wondered about the mental health of medical postgraduates? It is important. Experts in Tamil Nadu have been concerned about how many future doctors in postgraduate programs are struggling daily. At this point in time, depression is lurking on their students' heels , affecting more th
Depression is a massive hurdle for many people. Some people find that their usual treatment plans don't work for them. This is called treatment resistant depression (TRD). For those with TRD, things like daily tasks and work can become a major struggle. A recent study compared two differen
