Dorstenia barnimiana, a plant native to certain regions, has been used for ages in traditional medicine. It's known for fighting infections and is packed with beneficial compounds like phenolics and flavonoids. These compounds give the plant strong antioxidant and antibacterial powers. As more peopl
Austria is taking a close look at how blood vessels age. This is important because it can tell us a lot about overall health as people get older. Researchers wanted to find out how common this is and what factors play a role. They looked at various aspects to get a full picture. Blood vessel aging
Ethiopia and Eritrea, two countries with a history of conflict, are once again at odds. This time, Ethiopia has accused Eritrea of sending weapons to rebels in the Amhara region. Ethiopian police claim to have seized thousands of rounds of ammunition and arrested two suspects. They believe the weapo
The FDA has made a big change. They want to take off the suicide warning from popular weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound. This news comes after they looked at lots of data and found no link between these drugs and suicidal thoughts. These drugs, known as GLP-1, were first made to help peopl
Russia's leader recently shared his thoughts on world events. He said things are getting riskier out there. He pointed out that old fights are getting worse. New trouble spots are popping up. But he stayed quiet on big issues like Venezuela and Iran. He talked to new ambassadors in Moscow. This was
Diabetes can cause serious skin problems. One big issue is wounds that won't heal. These wounds are hard to treat because they are often infected and the body's environment around the wound is not healthy. Scientists have come up with a clever solution. They made tiny needles that can help heal the
Iran's government is facing a lot of heat from its own people and those living abroad. Many famous Iranians, like singers, actors, and filmmakers, are speaking out against the regime. They are using their platforms to raise awareness about the protests and the government's harsh response. One of th
California is stepping up its game in tackling environmental issues. A new role has been created to make sure science plays a big part in decision-making. Dr. Andrew D. Jones has been appointed as the first Science Advisor to the California Natural Resources Secretary. This is all part of a new prog
The United States often prides itself on being a global leader, especially in military strength. However, when it comes to the well-being of its citizens, the country has a lot of catching up to do. A recent study using the Social Progress Index shows that the U. S. ranks 32nd out of 171 countries i
Chiara Ferragni, a well-known Italian fashion influencer, has been cleared of all charges related to a charity fraud case. The trial, which took place in a Milan court, was conducted behind closed doors and concluded with the judge dismissing all accusations. Prosecutors had sought a sentence of one
