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Carlos Lenis

Vitamin K: The Clot Thickens (and Your Bones Strengthen)

Vitamin K: The Clot Thickens (and Your Bones Strengthen)

What is Vitamin K? Vitamin K is a group of fat-soluble vitamins essential for various bodily functions, particularly blood clotting and bone health. It is categorized into two main forms: vitamin K1 (phylloquinone), predominantly found in plant-based foods such as leafy greens, and vitamin K2 (menaquinone), which is present in

Vitamin D: Benefits, Sources, and Why You Might Not Be Getting Enough

Vitamin D: Benefits, Sources, and Why You Might Not Be Getting Enough

Vitamin D, often referred to as the "sunshine vitamin," is a fat-soluble vitamin essential for numerous bodily functions, particularly bone health and immune system support. This comprehensive overview provides a detailed exploration of its definition, optimal forms, physiological roles, benefits, prevalence of deficiency in the American population, and

What’s Happening with 23andMe? Can I delete my data?

What’s Happening with 23andMe? Can I delete my data?

23andMe was once the poster child for direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing, offering consumers affordable access to detailed ancestry insights and health risk reports—all from a simple saliva sample. But as of March 2025, the company is in serious trouble. Here’s what you need to know: * Stock Collapse: 23andMe’

Living with the Risk: Brain Aneurysms Explained and Demystified

Living with the Risk: Brain Aneurysms Explained and Demystified

Brain aneurysms, also known as cerebral aneurysms, are abnormal bulges or ballooning in the wall of an artery within the brain. They are often referred to as "berry aneurysms" due to their shape, resembling a small berry. The formation process begins with a weakness in the blood vessel

Week of March 24, 2025: Markets Rally on Trump’s Tariff Pivot & Key Economic Data Looms

Week of March 24, 2025: Markets Rally on Trump’s Tariff Pivot & Key Economic Data Looms

Markets opened the week on a cautiously optimistic note, fueled by a surprise development from President Donald Trump: a moderated stance on tariffs. Investors appear to be pricing in relief from trade war fears, with early signs of upward momentum in key indices like the S&P 500. But

Elon Musk, $38 Billion in Government Support—and the Politicians Who Helped Make It Happen

Elon Musk, $38 Billion in Government Support—and the Politicians Who Helped Make It Happen

Few figures in American capitalism embody the fusion of public funding and private ambition quite like Elon Musk. According to a 2025 Washington Post investigation, Musk’s companies—Tesla and SpaceX—have received at least $38 billion in government support. But that number alone tells only half the story. The

Why Young Americans Are the Unhappiest They've Ever Been – And What That Says About the U.S.

Why Young Americans Are the Unhappiest They've Ever Been – And What That Says About the U.S.

On March 20, 2025, the World Happiness Report dropped its most striking edition yet—and the United States just hit a new low. Ranked 24th out of 147 countries, the U.S. now sits at its lowest happiness ranking in history, driven largely by a steep decline in well-being among