How do different parts of the body communicate? Scientists at St. Jude are studying how signals sent from skeletal muscle affect the brain. The team studied fruit flies and cutting-edge brain cell models called organoids. They focused on the signals muscles send when stressed. The researchers found that stress signals rely on an enzyme called… Read More »
Face masks and other personal protective equipment (PPE) help protect us from the coronavirus, but they add communication challenges for everyone, especially people with hearing impairments. That’s because: Face masks lower the volume of a person’s speech and slightly garble it. Face shields, social distancing and plastic barriers further muffle or reduce sound. Face mask ear loops may tug on your hearing… Read More »
Health Politics Loading the player… The White House announced Thursday that it is dedicating another $ 10 billion to try to drive up vaccination rates in low-income, minority and rural enclaves throughout the country. The effort, which is funded through the $ 1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package passed earlier this month, will include $ 6 billion in… Read More »
By Gabrielle, Creative Director DashStylists.com The weather is starting to get a bit warmer, and spring is here. Many special occasions approach in the spring season. Whether it be a formal dance, prom, or your wedding, there are plenty of occasions to get dolled up and maybe try a new hairstyle or something other than your… Read More »
As exciting as the world of basketball, NBA is, there exists another behind it just as intriguing and fascinating of NBA Top Shots. A platform where you can purchase digital trading cards with your favorite basketball player’s highlights. “I didn’t know what I was getting into” is what Dalvin Sejour thought before diving into this… Read More »
You expect to produce a ticket to get on a plane, train or enter the theater. But Bill Gates has designed it so children in Los Angeles need a ticket to go to school.1 The app is called the Daily Pass and follows on the heels of the city’s digital vaccine verification announced in January… Read More »
Valentin also known as “Primix“ is 20 years old and is a German social media star who has gained popularity through his Youtube videos and his music. With over 250.000 followers on Youtube and Instagram, Primix is deemed as one of the popular influencers in Germany. The artistic career of Primix (https://www.primix.info/) (bourgeois Valentin Hamami,… Read More »
A healthy diet can help your immune system stay strong and keep health problems at bay. “Most nutrition requirements can be met with food,” says Lauri Wright, PhD, RDN, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. But as you age, if you have a limited diet and don’t get the vitamins and minerals… Read More »