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Tipping Cleaners, Leftovers, and Prayer Circles: Navigating Social Norms

November 21, 2024

So, you're wondering about tipping house cleaners who only visit once a year, right? Your husband thinks it's too expensive, but you believe it's the right thing to do. Guess what? You're right! It may seem like a lot, but it's all about showing appreciation for their hard work. Think about it—they

health

Kidney Stones and Your Body's Inflammation: A Close Look

November 21, 2024

Ever wondered if inflammation in your body could affect your kidneys? A recent study dived into this question by examining a measure called the Systemic Inflammation Response Index (SIRI) and its link to kidney stones in U. S. adults. Researchers used data from the National Health and Nutrition Exam

politics

Questioning Uganda's Anti-Gay Law: A Lesson from Ancient Philosophy

November 21, 2024

Imagine if we looked at Uganda's anti-gay law through the eyes of ancient Greek philosopher Plato. His character Aristophanes in the Symposium suggests that love, including between same-sex partners, is a natural part of human experience. What if we applied this idea to Uganda? Would it change our v

science

Tiny Ti-Silica Molecules: A Catalyst Model

November 21, 2024

Imagine tiny molecules where titanium (Ti) is at the center, surrounded by a silica cage. These are called titanosiloxanes. Scientists made these molecules using special silica building blocks called monosilanol-functionalized siloxane cages. The Ti in these molecules is connected to silica units (-

health

Stopping Brain Aneurysms: A New Way with an Old Drug

November 21, 2024

Intracranial aneurysms (IAs) are scary — they can affect up to 5% of people and often lead to severe bleeding in the brain. We don't have medicines to stop them from growing or busting. Recently, researchers found that IAs might be a chronic inflammation issue where immune cells, called macrophages,

health

Gum Disease and Brain Function: A Surprising Connection

November 20, 2024

Did you know that periodontitis, a common gum disease, might affect your brain? A study explored how this oral health issue impacts brain function in middle-aged and older folks with normal brain power. Researchers wanted to understand how gum disease alters brain connections. They discovered that e

health

Eating with a Purpose: How Mediterranean Faiths Shape Diets

November 20, 2024

You might have heard about the Mediterranean diet and how it's great for your health. But did you know it's more than just eating right? This diet has deep roots in history and culture, especially when it comes to faith. The Mediterranean diet isn't tied to any one religion, but the people who live

health

Sedatives in Brain Surgery: A Look at Dexmedetomidine

November 19, 2024

Traumatic brain injuries can be life-altering, and when surgery is needed, doctors turn to certain medications to help. One of those is dexmedetomidine, often used during craniotomies - that's a surgical procedure to remove a part of the skull to treat brain injuries or trouble. It's a type of sedat

entertainment

The Escapade of the Hamsters: A Flight Delayed

November 19, 2024

Imagine this: a plane full of passengers and pets, heading from Lisbon to the beautiful Sao Miguel Island. Among the passengers were some unexpected travelers – over 130 hamsters, along with a few ferrets and caged birds. They were on their way to a new home at a pet store. But these little critters

crime

Attack at Illinois Panera Sparks Hate Crime Charges

November 19, 2024

In an incident that sparked controversy, a 64-year-old woman from Darien found herself in trouble with the law after she allegedly targeted a man wearing a pro-Palestinian sweatshirt and his pregnant wife at a Panera Bread in Downers Grove. Alexandra Szustakiewicz reportedly yelled insults at the ma