Rage, fatigue, brain fog, night sweats, memory loss, hair thinning, sore joints, low libido, hot flashes, itchy ears, weight gain, anxiety, incontinence — these may sound like a catalog of unrelated ailments, but they’re all potential signs of perimenopause. As more Gen X and millennial women reach their 40s and
Across the globe, scientists are delving into the biology of a rare condition that seems to hold unique clues about how human sociability evolved. Williams Syndrome (WS), a genetic disorder affecting approximately 1 in 7,500 people worldwide, is marked by an extraordinary degree of friendliness, emotional warmth, and trust in
The Haenyeo, a community of female free divers on Jeju Island, South Korea, have drawn scientific interest for their remarkable ability to dive in cold waters and collect seafood. These women, who begin diving at a young age and continue well into old age, exhibit genetic and physiological adaptations that
Mariangela Hungria, a microbiologist from Brazil, has spent decades digging into the soil in search of microscopic allies—bacteria that can nourish crops and help farmers increase their yields. For years, her quest was met with disbelief. “At the beginning of my career, people kept telling me, ‘You’re wasting your time!
The Gates Foundation has announced a sweeping new strategy: it will allocate over $200 billion over the next two decades and officially conclude its work by 2045. This plan includes distributing nearly the entirety of Bill Gates’ personal fortune, drastically accelerating his philanthropic timeline. Originally, the foundation was set to
Our modern love affair with sugar can be traced back to the 7th and 8th centuries in the Arab world. In Baghdad, newly established as a cultural and culinary center, locals indulged in syrup-drenched pastries, sherbets, and candies made with honey or sugar — setting in motion a craving that
An estimated 17 million people worldwide live with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, yet they can do little to fight this debilitating condition. Now, patients are raising their voices in search of recognition and support. Those living with ME/CFS, or Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, experience relentless exhaustion and often cannot lead normal
It felt as though everything in my life improved after undergoing a seemingly simple nasal surgery — my allergies, my sleep, even my mental state. That might not be a coincidence. Breathing through your nose, it turns out, is an underrated superpower hiding in plain sight. For as long as
There are many reasons to learn a new language: love, work, personal interest in a culture or its people. But beyond these motivations, scientific research shows that language learning also benefits overall brain health—it essentially works like mental exercise. But what actually happens in the brain when we acquire a
Providing food to the world’s most vulnerable populations is about to become significantly more difficult for the United Nations World Food Programme, the planet’s largest international agency dedicated to fighting hunger. In 2024, the organization reached more than 100 million people in need. Just five years earlier, the WFP was
The $1.7 billion Powerball jackpot has become a dominant topic across the United States as the holiday season intensifies interest in one of the most lucrative lottery runs ever recorded. No jackpot winner emerged from the latest drawing, so the prize has continued its upward climb. It is now positioned
Timothée Chalamet returns to theaters during the Christmas season with a performance that pushes both physical endurance and emotional volatility, anchoring a fast-moving narrative centered on obsession, ambition, and spectacle. Set against the unlikely competitive world of professional table tennis, the film transforms an underrecognized sport into a dramatic battleground
The United States government has imposed entry restrictions on five European individuals accused of coordinating efforts to pressure American technology companies into censoring or suppressing U.S.-based political viewpoints. The decision reflects a broader shift in U.S. foreign policy toward confronting what officials describe as extraterritorial attempts to influence protected speech