Obesity is one of the most serious health problems of modern times. However, maintaining weight loss is just as challenging as losing weight. Many individuals regain their weight after weight loss, a cycle that often points to a biological mechanism beyond dietary habits. Recent research reveals that adipose tissue may carry an “epigenetic memory” of […]
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The flu is not only an infection that affects millions of people every year, but also a global health threat. Influenza has a wide range of worldwide impacts, from seasonal outbreaks to pandemics. So, how dangerous can this virus be? If you see influenza as a disorder that lasts only a few days, it’s time
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Imagine walking into a garden, sunlight filtering through the leaves, a rainbow of flowers blooming around you. Now imagine seeing more—colors that your mind can’t even name, hues that don’t exist in your palette of perception. This isn’t science fiction. It’s the remarkable world of tetrachromacy, a rare condition that allows certain individuals, and many
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WARNING!!! The world is in insidious danger and no one is aware of it. The World Health Organization is on alert. Bacteria are gaining strength day by day and are increasingly resistant to antibiotics. Don’t let bacteria win this battle between antibiotics and bacteria. Approximately 700,000 people die every year due to antibiotic resistance. The
Imagine your body’s natural ability to signal hunger and fullness as a finely tuned thermostat. For most of us, it clicks on and off seamlessly, letting us know when it’s time to eat and when we’ve had enough. But for those with Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS), that thermostat is broken, leaving them in a perpetual state
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Imagine if you and your best friend shared not only a deep bond, but also the most fundamental of connections—a single mind. This is the story of the Hogan twins, Tatiana and Krista, who take human connection to an unprecedented level. Born as craniopagus twins, Tatiana and Krista Hogan are physically joined at the skull
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Welcome to this week’s spotlight! In the mysterious and often treacherous world of microorganisms, Francisella tularensis quietly stands out as a master of stealth and lethality. This tiny bacterium may go unnoticed by the naked eye, but its impact on human health is anything but small. Responsible for the rare but potentially deadly disease tularemia, Francisella tularensis lurks in
Welcome to this week’s spotlight! In the invisible realm of viruses, where microscopic threats can strike without warning, Ebola stands as one of the most feared adversaries. Under the microscope, it may look like a simple strand of viral particles, but its impact is anything but ordinary. Known for its devastating outbreaks and lethal effects, Ebola can bring entire
Welcome to this week’s spotlight! In the hidden world of microbes, where unseen dangers lie in wait, Salmonella emerges as a stealthy saboteur of our food supply. Under the microscope, this bacterium may look like just another harmless microorganism, but don’t be fooled—it’s responsible for millions of cases of food poisoning worldwide. From undercooked meat to contaminated
Welcome to this week’s spotlight! Hidden deep within the microbial world, Vibrio cholerae emerges as a deadly force of nature. This bacterium may look unassuming under the microscope, but don’t be deceived by its small size. Known for causing the devastating disease cholera, Vibrio cholerae thrives in contaminated water and food, striking vulnerable communities with rapid, life-threatening dehydration. What
