For years, atherosclerosis has been linked to both inflammation and lipid buildup. But even with the best lipid-lowering treatments, some patients still show high inflammatory markers. This is where anti-inflammatory therapies come in, aiming to tackle this leftover risk. Let's explore the main infl
In episode 4 of Creature Commandos, titled 'Chasing Squirrels, ' we dive into the sad story of Weasel. Unlike his scary name and reputation, Weasel was once a friendly creature. He used to hang out with kids at a school playground. One day, tragedy struck when an accident occurred, and Weasel got th
Barry Jenkins, the acclaimed director behind films like "Moonlight" and "If Beale Street Could Talk, " has surprised many by stepping into the world of big-budget, photorealistic animation with his latest project, "Mufasa: The Lion King. " Over the past four years, he's been asked countless times wh
Mikey Madison, known for her role in “Better Things, ” and Pamela Anderson, the iconic “Baywatch” star, recently sat down for a conversation. Both are gaining attention this season for their powerful performances in “Anora” and “The Last Showgirl, ” respectively. Madison, who plays a Russian America
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a common condition that makes breathing tough and reduces quality of life. Non-medicine treatments like quitting smoking and living healthily are key. Doctors often use inhalers with bronchodilators, sometimes with steroids, to help people breathe e
Denis Villeneuve, known for his sci-fi films like Dune and Blade Runner 2049, also dabbled in crime thrillers with Sicario. This 2015 movie follows FBI agent Kate Macer, played by Emily Blunt, as she joins a task force to fight drug cartels. Despite its box office success and Oscar nominations, an a
In medicine today, a new era of uncertainty is dawning, largely due to the growing ineffectiveness of essential antibiotics. This issue is particularly prominent in the realm of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), where the rise of antimicrobial resistance is bringing urgent questions to the for
Have you ever thought about what your gut is up to when you're dealing with Crohn's or ulcerative colitis? These nasty inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) really mess with your metabolism. Scientists are now using a cool tool called MALDI-mass spectrometry imaging to get a closer look at what's happe
Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies, or IIMs, are a group of autoimmune disorders that mainly cause muscle inflammation. While it was once thought that kidney issues were rare in IIM patients, recent studies show that about 21-23% of these patients experience some form of renal involvement. These iss
Joaquin Buckley scored a major victory at UFC on ESPN 63, defeating former title challenger Colby Covington by doctor stoppage. The fight took place at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida, and ended at 4:42 of Round 3 due to a nasty cut on Covington's right eyebrow. The cut worsened throughout the bout,
