You might think COVID-19 only affects your lungs, but this sneaky virus can cause weird things to happen in your body. One of these is the reawakening of old viruses, like Epstein-Barr. This virus can cause inflammation in your gut, leading to a condition called collagenous gastritis. A recent case
Meet Epstein-Barr virus, or EBV for short. This crafty virus is everywhere, silently hanging out in your B cells for your entire life. When your body fights an infection, B cells change how they use energy to stay strong. EBV, being the sneaky bug it is, figures out ways to trick B cells into doing
Titanium dioxide nanoparticles, often used in industry and medicine, are not great for male fertility. Research has found that these tiny particles can mess with sperm cells and the blood-testis barrier, which is important for protecting sperm. They cause sperm count to drop and make sperm move slow
You might think that treating opioid use disorder is simple with available meds, right? Wrong! Many people face major hurdles, especially when it comes to money. This research wanted to find out why some people give up on treatment. Turns out, the dosh they need to fork out can be a real pain. It's
Former President Barack Obama recently shared a list of his favorite books, movies, and songs from 2024. He posted on social media, "I'm always excited to share what I've been enjoying. " This year, his list includes some thought-provoking books like Sally Rooney’s Intermezzo and Martin MacInnes’ In
What makes a region develop economically in a high-quality way? This question is explored in a study that focuses on Chongqing's "One District, Two Groups" initiative from 2017 to 2021. By creating an index system with dimensions like economic vitality, coordinated growth, green development, and dig
Have you ever wondered how scientists keep track of the health of our rivers? In Myanmar, researchers are using tiny river creatures called macroinvertebrates to monitor the quality of tropical rivers. These tiny guardians are like secret agents, giving clues about how clean or polluted the water is
Alabama Barker, the 18-year-old daughter of Travis Barker and Shanna Moakler, has responded to Bhad Bhabie's accusations. Bhad Bhabie, whose real name is Danielle Bregoli, had claimed that Alabama "took" her boyfriend, Le Vaughn. However, Alabama has a different story to tell. In an Instagram Stori
Grace O'Malley, former co-host of the "PlanBri Uncut" podcast, has left Barstool Sports. This comes after a tough end to her 20-year friendship with co-host Brianna "Chickenfry" LaPaglia. The friendship ended over LaPaglia's decision to end their podcast, and other personal issues. LaPaglia pointed
The COVID-19 pandemic brought about sweeping changes in how healthcare is delivered. One major shift was the rapid move towards digital primary care services. But has this digital leap left older adults behind, especially those from South Asian, Black African, and Caribbean backgrounds? Researchers
