Have you ever stopped to think that your location could determine how your body fights against cancer? A recent study funded by Horizon 2020, a collaborative project spanning Europe and Latin America (LATAM), has found some surprising differences in how gastric cancer behaves in these two regions.
Ammonia is a big problem in fish farming. It can hurt fish and make it hard to grow them in a sustainable way. This study looked at a simple and environmentally friendly solution using a sponge from the luffa plant, along with three medicinal plants. These plants are asparagus roots, guggul stems, a
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can be effectively treated with surgical gastric fundoplication, a procedure that almost completely stops both acid and non-acid reflux. However, this surgery isn't always the best choice for everyone. Lasting side effects can sometimes outweigh the benefits. T
Over the weekend, Gaza was hit by numerous Israeli airstrikes. The Israeli military reported targeting over 100 sites, including those used by militants to launch projectiles into Israel. They claimed these strikes killed Hamas fighters and took steps to minimize civilian casualties. However, these
When you tear your anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), it's not just one part of your knee that suffers. Often, other structures in your knee get hurt too. These are called secondary stabiliser injuries. Some common ones are medial meniscus ramp lesions (MMRLs), lateral meniscus posterior root tears (
Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals are still in the playoff race after a close 19-17 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Despite being out of ideal playoff position, the Bengals showed their worth by winning five straight games to end the regular season. Their fate now rests on the outcomes of
Have you ever wanted your phone to stick to things just like an iPhone? Well, Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S25 might just make that happen. Leaked images have shown that these new phones could have magnetic alignment, similar to Apple's MagSafe feature. This means your Galaxy S25 could snap onto chargi
Ever heard of "Connections: Sports Edition"? It's a new puzzle game from The New York Times, currently in its testing phase. The goal? To group words based on their themes. Today's puzzles ranged from easy to tricky, with themes like 'Numerical record of a game' and 'Action on the basepaths'. If you
You might be surprised to find out how a war in Europe has rippled effects across the globe, particularly in the world of natural gas. Russia, seeking new markets for its gas exports after its invasion of Ukraine, is trying to pivot towards Asia, especially China. But how successful will Russia be?
Matthew Livelsberger, a former soldier from Colorado, faced numerous challenges after his military service. His ex-girlfriend, Alicia Arritt, revealed that he dealt with concussions, back injuries, depression, and likely post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). After years of silence, he suddenly cont
