A new warning has surfaced from a top Fed official about hidden dangers in the private credit market. The concerns center on how problems there could spread like a rumor, causing wider credit tightening across the economy. The speaker noted that while banks themselves are not yet deeply affected, ot
Researchers looked at whether tough childhoods could show up in gum disease later in life. They focused on young adults in China who had faced hardships like neglect, abuse, or unstable homes—what experts call adverse childhood experiences. The study also checked for signs of depression and general
Mental health struggles arise from a mix of genes, body chemistry, personality quirks and surroundings. One key trigger is personal trauma, though it isn’t always the cause. Trauma means a strong emotional hit from a scary or overwhelming event that can leave lasting marks on how someone feels and b
People who keep snacking after nine o’clock are more likely to have tummy troubles, a new study claims. The research will be shared at the Digestive Disease Week conference in Chicago. The lead scientist, Dr. Harika Dadigiri, explained that the problem isn’t only about what you eat but also when
The study looked at how two traditional practices could help people who work in hospitals feel less stressed during the COVID‑19 crisis. It focused on three groups: one that did yoga, another that read the Bhagavad Gita, and a third that combined both activities. All groups were made up of hea
Your body runs on a hidden schedule you never see. Before your alarm even rings, a quiet chemical alarm goes off—cortisol. This isn’t a villain sneaking around; it’s your morning starter, gently nudging your heart rate up, waking up your brain, and unlocking energy stores so you can move, think, and
The heart never stops. Every second of every day, it pumps blood through miles of vessels, pushing against high pressure to keep the body alive. This relentless mechanical work turns the heart into a tough environment for cancer cells. While cancer spreads easily to organs like the lungs or liver, i
The body of a single cell must stay steady when the outside world heats up. One key player in this survival game is a protein called Orb6, which is the yeast version of a human enzyme named STK38. Scientists found that when yeast cells face hot conditions, Orb6 steps in to adjust two important pro
People often think hosting is hard. The idea of making food taste great and keeping the house tidy can scare them away from inviting friends in. Yet experts say that being together is more important than a flawless dinner. Research shows that lonely adults feel worse when they don’t meet people in
Plants close their tiny pores, called stomata, to keep water from escaping during dry spells. Even then, a small amount of moisture still drips out – this is called minimum conductance or gmin. Scientists measured gmin in 101 different plant species, ranging from ferns to flowering trees, and found
