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A Breakthrough in HIV Prevention The availability of a long-acting HIV prevention injection at an affordable cost is poised to change the global fight against the virus. Lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injectable drug, blocks HIV replication and provides six months of continuous protection with each dose. While initial market prices exceeded

Sea Moss and Its Growing Popularity Sea moss, often called Irish moss, is a type of red seaweed that has quickly gained global attention as a superfood. Traditionally harvested along the Atlantic coasts of Ireland and the Caribbean, it has been used for centuries in both culinary and medicinal practices.

How Microplastics Enter Everyday Meals Microplastics have become a permanent part of modern kitchens. They enter food through packaging, cookware, and even the water we drink. These particles, often invisible to the human eye, are released from plastic utensils, cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans. When heated, plastics tend to

Researchers have revealed new insights into how the human brain measures distance traveled. They identified a type of internal mileage clock that operates through specific neural firing patterns. This discovery provides valuable evidence about how the brain organizes spatial navigation and memory. Additionally, it opens new doors for potential applications

Extraordinary Adaptations of the Water Bear Tardigrades, often called water bears or moss piglets, are among the most resilient organisms known to science. Measuring less than a millimeter in length, they have captured the imagination of researchers due to their ability to survive conditions that would be instantly lethal to

The Origins of the Four Humors The theory of the four humors has fascinated scholars, physicians, and philosophers for more than two millennia. It originated in ancient Greece with the work of Hippocrates and was later expanded by Galen. This model proposed that human health and behavior were governed by

The Rise of Telehealth and Why Patients Are Turning to It The growth of telehealth has transformed the way patients access healthcare. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, video consultations, phone appointments, and online prescription platforms have become a common alternative to visiting a doctor’s office. The appeal is clear: shorter wait

Ancient Viruses Hidden in the Human Genome The human genome is far more complex than originally believed. Roughly 8% of our DNA consists of remnants of ancient viruses. These viruses infected our ancestors and became permanently embedded in the genetic code. These viral traces, known as endogenous retroviruses (ERVs) and