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Mood Meds: The Love Life Dilemma

February 23, 2025

Ever wondered if your mood meds are secretly sabotaging your love life? You're not alone in this puzzle. It's not just about feeling happier; it's about how these pills can shake up your personal connections. First, let's talk about the scientists. They're on a mission to create new meds that might

health

Life Through the Lens: Seeing Beyond Diabetic Eye Disease

February 23, 2025

Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a serious eye condition that can mess with a person's vision. It's a real problem for people with diabetes, and it's important to understand how it affects their daily lives. Researchers in northern India wanted to figure out how to measure the quality of life for people

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Breast Cancer Before 50: What's Happening?

February 23, 2025

Breast cancer in younger women, those under 50, has been on the rise for years. This is a concerning trend, as it's happening at a time when we're supposed to be making progress in health. The thing is, we don't really know why this is happening. Scientists have been trying to figure it out, but the

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Life Expectancy in Europe: A Decade of Surprises

February 22, 2025

Life expectancy in Europe has been a rollercoaster ride over the past few decades. For a long time, it was on a steady climb, making people live longer and healthier lives. But around 2011, things started to change. The pace of improvement slowed down, and no one is quite sure why. This slowdown hap

lifestyle

Growing Up with an Alcoholic Father: Charlize's Story

February 22, 2025

Charlize's father was a sick man, battling alcoholism throughout her life. She only knew him as an alcoholic. This was a tough reality for her to face. Growing up in South Africa during that time, there wasn't much support for families dealing with addiction. People didn't talk about it openly. It

science

Life Tables: A New Way to Measure Time

February 22, 2025

The world of data is buzzing with information about births, deaths, and movements. This has opened up new ways to look at life tables, which are used to figure out how long people live and when they might die. One exciting development is the creation of life tables that can be measured in quarters,

science

The Hidden Hero of Blood Flow: c-REL and Its Role in Atherosclerosis

February 21, 2025

Atherosclerosis is a sneaky condition that starts where blood flow is wonky. This is where inflammation and too many endothelial cells (EC) get together and cause trouble. It turns out, c-REL, a member of the NF-κB transcription factor family, is a key player in this mess. It drives two harmful p

celebrities

Rihanna's Big Day: Celebrating Life and Love

February 21, 2025

Rihanna is making headlines again, but this time it's not about the courtroom drama. The music and beauty mogul is set to grace the cover of Harper's Bazaar next month. The interview was conducted three months ago, so don't expect any juicy details about the trial. The cover was originally planned t

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Sleeping Through the Pandemic: How Lockdowns Changed Our Rest

February 21, 2025

During the COVID-19 pandemic, staying at home meant big changes in how people slept, especially in busy cities like Mexico City. A recent study looked at how much and how well people slept during the lockdown. This study was done by asking adults in the city to fill out an online survey between June

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Brand Name Blunder: Meghan Markle's New Venture Sparks Controversy

February 20, 2025

Meghan Markle's recent announcement of her new lifestyle brand, As Ever, has stirred up quite a storm. The name of her venture has raised eyebrows, as it matches that of an existing clothing brand based in New York and New Jersey. This has led to a flurry of criticism on social media, with some user