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What's in Your Breastmilk? Understanding Drug Secretion

February 3, 2025

Imagine this: a nursing mother takes medication for an infection. She's hoping to get better, but does this drug have a role in her breastmilk? Is it safe for the baby? Picture breastmilk as a superhighway. It moves nutrients and medicines. If a mom takes medicine, transporters in the breas

health

Fluoride Fears: Ignorance or Intuition?

February 2, 2025

Fluoride has been a hot topic among parents and patients. Dentists are seeing a shift in public opinion. Some parents refuse fluoride for children. This trend is concerning to many dental professionals. Why this opposition? Many parents fear that fluoride can cause harm. This fear may stem

health

Can Genes and Habits Influence Your Height?

February 1, 2025

Growing up, it can be tough to figure out if you will reach the height of your dreams. Some people believe that supplements can boost their height. But they might not understand that genes play a huge role in how tall we grow. Genes don't decide everything, though. Your environment, diet, exercise,

politics

When Key Websites Vanish on an Executive Order

February 1, 2025

Suddenly on a Friday Government web pages started disappearing! On this Friday many buttons and important web pages of key U. S. government websites disappeared or changed. This sudden turn of events was organized by a letter from the Office of Personnall Management, The letter which sent

science

Fingernail Tests and Radiation Measurement Challenges

January 30, 2025

First thing to know, Science needs a way to measure the exposure to radiation. This is important to decide on medical treatments. One way to do this is by using fingernails, they can hold the signs of radiation for a long time. This is called ESR. It is a great idea because it’s easy to get fingerna

health

Iron Matters: How Hepcidin Can Help Pregnant Women

January 28, 2025

Pregnancy is an exciting time, but it also comes with risks. One major health issue that some pregnant women in the UK face is iron deficiency anaemia (IDA). This condition affects around 30% of pregnant women and can lead to poor health outcomes for both the mother and the baby. Current methods for

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Boosting Human Stem Cells: A New Way to Grow Them Safely

January 26, 2025

Human mesenchymal stromal cells, or hMSCs, are special adult cells that can turn into different types of cells. They're super important in regenerative medicine. One big concern is that these cells are often grown with supplements that come from animals. Regulatory agencies want us to avoid these an

health

Why Some Pancreatic Patients Have High Vitamin B12 Levels

January 25, 2025

Meet a patient who has pancreatic exocrine insufficiency and strangely high levels of vitamin B12 in their blood. This wasn't due to any supplements they were taking or any issues with their liver or blood. Doctors actually found that these high levels were caused by something called macro-B12. This

health

The Calming Power of L-theanine: A Closer Look

January 25, 2025

Ever felt a sense of peace after drinking tea? That could be thanks to L-theanine. This little-known amino acid, naturally found in tea, has been making headlines. Some people say it helps them relax and think better. But is there science to back this up? Your body can quickly absorb L-theanine, an

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Fatty Acids: A New Hope for Migraine Sufferers?

January 18, 2025

Migraines – oh, the dreaded headaches! They can really mess with your life. You might have heard that fatty acid supplements could help. Some studies and reviews say they do, but others aren't so sure. Let's dive into what's been found so far. Migraines are common, affecting many people worldwide.