Adenomyosis is a chronic condition that affects the uterus, yet it remains relatively unheard of, overshadowed by its more recognized counterpart, endometriosis. Despite affecting as many as one in five women, the lack of awareness surrounding adenomyosis is startling. Even BBC presenter Naga Munchetty shared her personal battle with the condition, shedding light on the
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In recent years, abnormally warm patches of water in the Pacific Ocean, known as ‘blobs’, have been wreaking havoc on marine ecosystems. A new study conducted by an international team of researchers has shed light on a potential link between these blobs and a reduction in aerosol emissions in China. The study suggests that China’s
The pervasive nature of plastic pollution has reached a new height with the discovery of miniscule plastic fragments invading the human body without our knowledge. The average person unknowingly inhales a significant amount of plastic every week, with unknown health effects looming over our future. In 2022, scientists made a groundbreaking finding by uncovering microplastics
Plants may seem static and silent to us, but they are actually engaged in a sophisticated form of communication that is imperceptible to the human eye. Over the years, scientists have discovered that plants emit airborne compounds that serve as signals to communicate and defend themselves. These compounds, akin to smells, play a crucial role
When it comes to understanding the aging process at a cellular level, researchers have long relied on epigenetic clocks to provide valuable insights. These clocks, made up of small modifications in our genetic code, have been used to estimate the biological age of cells and tissues. However, a recent study conducted by researchers in Lithuania
The importance of vaccination cannot be understated, with an astounding 154 million lives saved since 1974 due to the expanded global immunization programme by the World Health Organization (WHO). Research has shown that measles vaccination alone accounts for 60 percent of the total benefit of vaccination over the past 50 years, highlighting the significant impact
Terminal lucidity is a phenomenon that has intrigued researchers for years. It refers to brief episodes of mental clarity that some individuals with advanced dementia experience shortly before their death. These moments are often characterized by the person engaging in meaningful conversation, sharing memories, making jokes, and even requesting meals, activities that were assumed to
The discovery of plants with medicinal properties beneath the paved floor of a Maya Ballgame court suggests a deeper level of religious significance to the sport. This finding sheds light on the ancient Maya’s reverence for their gods and the rituals they performed to ensure goodwill and good fortune. Unlike modern-day sports, ball games were
Recent research has shown that maintaining low CO2 levels in indoor spaces can have a significant impact on reducing infectious airborne viral loads. While this study specifically focused on the transmission of COVID-19, the findings have broader implications for controlling the spread of viruses in environments with poor ventilation. The research, conducted by University of
As brain implant technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, the issue of neurological device abandonment becomes a pressing concern. When an implant is no longer supported by its producer, patients are left in a precarious position. Unlike upgrading to a new model of a smartphone, replacing a brain implant is not a simple