Association Between the Composite Nutritional Index TCBI and ISR
In‑stent restenosis (ISR) remains a common, costly complication after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). A recent cohort of 454 patients evaluated the triglyceride‑total cholesterol‑body weight index (TCBI) alongside traditional metabolic ratios. The analysis showed TCBI achieved the highest predictive accuracy for ISR (AUC = 0.718) and was independently associated with higher restenosis risk. Mediation testing linked the TCBI‑ISR relationship to elevated uric acid and white‑blood‑cell counts, and the association persisted across multiple subgroups.
Association Between Probiotic Intervention and Sleep Quality in the General Adult Population: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
A systematic review and meta‑analysis of 13 randomized trials involving 890 adults found that probiotic supplementation modestly improves subjective sleep quality. The pooled mean difference was –0.59 points on the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and –0.86 points on the...
Associations Between Lipid-Derived Indices and Cardiovascular–Kidney–Metabolic Syndrome Progression Among Chinese Middle-Aged and Elderly Adults: A Longitudinal Study
The 2011‑2020 China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study examined eight lipid‑derived indices and their relationship to cardiovascular‑kidney‑metabolic (CKM) syndrome progression in middle‑aged and elderly adults. After adjusting for confounders, seven indices—atherogenic index of plasma (AIP), non‑HDL‑C, NHHR, lipoprotein combined index...
Mapping Smart Technologies and Nutritional Strategies for Monitoring Cognitive Resilience in Military Personnel Under Extreme Operational Conditions: A Scoping Review
The Frontiers in Nutrition scoping review mapped 79 studies on nutritional interventions and smart‑technology tools aimed at preserving cognitive resilience in military personnel operating in extreme environments. Nutritional supplements (42%) and personalized diets (31%) dominated the evidence base, while operational...
Acute Effects of Citrulline Malate and L-Arginine, Alone and in Combination, on Anaerobic Performance Indicators in Highly Trained Taekwondo Athletes
A double‑blind, randomized crossover trial examined 16 elite male taekwondo athletes who received either 6 g L‑arginine, 8 g citrulline malate, their combination (14 g total), or placebo one hour before a Wingate test. The combined citrulline malate + L‑arginine condition produced a statistically significant...
CT-Assessed Abdominal Visceral Adiposity and MASLD: A Sex-Stratified Cross-Sectional Analysis
A large cross‑sectional study of 7,805 Chinese adults found that CT‑derived visceral fat area (VFA) is the strongest predictor of metabolic dysfunction‑associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), outperforming body‑mass index (BMI). Men in the highest VFA quartile faced an 11.5‑fold higher...
Creatine Supplementation on Fatigue Related to Post-COVID-19 Condition—Fatigue Study: A Randomized Controlled Trial
A randomized, single‑blind pilot trial evaluated creatine monohydrate at 6 g and 18 g daily for four weeks in adults with post‑COVID‑19 condition (PCC) experiencing fatigue. The 6 g/day regimen produced a statistically significant reduction in Piper Fatigue Scale‑Revised scores (‑2.05 points) and...
The Base Model Kindle Is My Secret Weapon Against Doomscrolling - and It's on Sale
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is discounting the base‑model Kindle to $100, a 9% reduction, from March 25‑31, 2026. Writer Nina Raemont explains how she swapped her phone for the e‑reader to curb doomscrolling, using free or library‑rented ebooks. The low‑cost device fits...
Magic Tuber Stringband Share New Single & Live Video: “Where the Place Becomes Forgetting”
Magic Tuber Stringband released the single “Where the Place Becomes Forgetting,” a bucolic yet dark preview of their forthcoming album Heavy Water, due May 22 on Thrill Jockey. The track features field recordings from Craig’s Pond at the Savannah River Site,...
Other Ways to Give: Unlocking Non-Cash Gifts for Your Charity
GiveWise highlights that over 85% of Canadian wealth resides in non‑cash assets such as real estate, securities, and crypto, yet most charities only accept cash donations. This gap is costing the sector millions in potential contributions. The company’s GiveGenius button...
The Newest Member of the Beach Boys Was Discovered on Instagram
Nashville vocalist Chris Cron, who built a following by posting precise Beach Boys harmony videos on Instagram, has been tapped to replace long‑time member Bruce Johnston in the touring Beach Boys lineup. Cron’s viral videos—nearly two million views—caught the attention...
At ADT, 'Security' Now Extends to Employees' Financial Health
ADT has partnered with financial‑wellness provider Addition Wealth to offer its 13,000 U.S. employees an AI‑driven coaching platform. The service, launched in January 2025, adds budgeting, retirement and tax‑filing guidance to ADT’s existing benefits suite. Engagement has risen steadily as...
Critically Endangered Hare Spotted in Surprising Location for the First Time in 40 Years — but It Was Already Dead
Scientists in southern China have documented the first confirmed sighting of the critically endangered Hainan hare in northeastern Hainan in four decades, after discovering a flattened carcass on a roadside. The roadkill was found on Pulongxian Highway, about 200 km from...
Donor Analytics: How to Make the Most of Donor Data
Donor analytics is becoming essential for nonprofits as supporters demand more personalized engagement and technology reshapes fundraising. By collecting, organizing, and interpreting donor data, organizations can identify demographic, psychographic, and giving patterns to tailor outreach and improve retention. Integrated tools—including...
Jemimah Rodrigues Leads Mario-Themed Parade in Mumbai Ahead of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Release
Universal Pictures India and Warner Bros. Discovery staged a Mario‑themed parade in Mumbai to promote the upcoming *Super Mario Galaxy* movie, which opens on April 3, 2026. Over 100 fans in red shirts marched from CST to Azad Maidan, with...
Terror Drop New Single “Destruction Of My Soul”
Hardcore band Terror has issued a new single, “Destruction Of My Soul,” as a preview for their upcoming tenth studio album, STILL SUFFER. The album, featuring ten tracks and guest spots from Chuck Ragan, Jay Peta, Dan Seely, and Brody...
The Five Remembrances
The article revisits the five remembrances from the Upajjhatthana Sutta—aging, illness, death, separation, and karmic consequence—and describes how the author uses them in Buddhist chaplaincy work. Personal anecdotes from a hospice setting illustrate how confronting these truths fosters authentic presence...
Novo Reports More Triple-G Data From China; Grifols Plots IPO for Biopharma Unit
Novo Nordisk announced that its triple‑agonist candidate UBT251 achieved a mean HbA1c reduction of up to 2.16% after 24 weeks in a phase‑2 study of Chinese patients with type‑2 diabetes. The trial, involving roughly 200 participants, underscores the drug’s potential...
Do Buffalo Really Run Toward Storms?
The article likens the myth of buffalo running into storms to Lean’s call for confronting problems head‑on. It argues that postponing issue resolution stretches a "problem lead time" and hampers organizational flow. Practical steps such as early swarming, immediate Gemba...
5 Ways Never Taking ‘No’ for an Answer Can Change the World
Dr. Michael Roizen’s career illustrates how relentless persistence can reshape entire industries. By creating the first Chief Wellness Officer role at Cleveland Clinic, he proved that prevention‑first models can slash projected healthcare costs by over a billion dollars. His advocacy...
5 Meaningful Ways Families Can Support Someone With Schizophrenia
Celebrity chef Gail Simmons shares five practical ways families can support a loved one with schizophrenia, drawing from her brother’s experience and the recent COBENFY Connections campaign. She emphasizes showing up, offering steady treatment support, seeing the person beyond the...
STAT+: Sarepta Therapeutics Shares Rise on Early Promise for Rare Disease Drugs
Sarepta Therapeutics reported that early‑stage trials of two experimental drugs, SRP‑1001 and SRP‑1003, demonstrated safety and signs of efficacy for rare muscle‑wasting disorders. The data sparked a more than 20% surge in the company’s stock during early trading. The results...
New, Never-Before-Heard Don Williams Songs On The Way
Don Williams’ estate will issue *Epilogue: The Cellar Tapes* on May 29, 2026, featuring a dozen never‑heard songs recorded between 1979 and 1984. The tracks were found in the family’s Tennessee cellar and restored by longtime producer Garth Fundis with...
Watch Mumford & Sons Make Long-Awaited NPR ‘Tiny Desk Concert’ Debut
Mumford & Sons finally debuted on NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Concert series, performing songs from their new album Prizefighter after a 13‑year postponement. The trio was originally booked in 2013 while touring Babel, but the show was cancelled and rescheduled during...
Peru Beyond the Route
PROMPERU is launching a July 9‑16, 2026 familiarization (FAM) trip called “Peru Beyond the Route” to showcase adventure‑focused destinations in Ancash and Arequipa. The initiative is part of the Peru Beyond the Route Marketplace, a platform that pairs international travel advisors with...
History Buffs Go Out Of Their Way For This Lush Greek Island
Pontikonisi, known as Mouse Island, sits off Corfu’s coast and features the 11th‑century Byzantine Pantokrator chapel, a draw for history enthusiasts. The island is accessible by frequent boat trips from Kanoni Harbor, costing about 3 € (≈ $3.48 USD) per passenger. While the...
Lee “Scratch” Perry’s Definitive Final Album Is a Collaboration with Mouse on Mars
Lee “Scratch” Perry’s posthumous album *Spatial, No Problem* arrives on June 5 via Domino, marking his first officially sanctioned final release. The eight‑track LP pairs the Jamaican dub legend with German electronic duo Mouse on Mars, blending motorik beats, digital glitches and...
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[Analysis] How China Sets the Standard for the Future of Luxury, Also in the West
After years of rapid expansion, Chinese luxury shoppers are moving beyond sheer volume toward refined, identity‑driven consumption. The market is shifting from imported status symbols to products that express personal culture and trust. This maturation is reshaping demand both at...
Beauty From Within: Exploring the Potential of B. Breve M-16V in Skin Health
Morinaga Milk Industry highlighted its Human‑Residential Bifidobacterium breve M‑16V strain as a probiotic that can improve skin health via the gut‑skin axis. Clinical trials showed M‑16V increased intestinal bifidobacteria and reduced dermatitis symptoms, while also diminishing brown spots in healthy...
As Pawan Kalyan’s Ustaad Bhagat Singh Struggles to Earn Rs 100 Cr at Box Office, Director Harish Shankar Reflects: ‘GenZ...
Pawan Kalyan’s Telugu action film Ustaad Bhagat Singh has earned a net ₹76.53 crore (≈$9.2 million) in its first week, falling short of the coveted ₹100 crore (≈$12 million) benchmark. Director Harish Shankar explained that the original title Bhavadeeyudu Bhagat Singh was changed to appeal to Gen Z, yet the...
Evolving Awareness: Drop-In Session
Breathworks is offering a 90‑minute online drop‑in session on May 18, focused on natural, effortless mindfulness. The live Zoom class costs $20 for standard participants and $15 for those meeting a $27.5k‑$31.3k income threshold, with an extra 10% discount for accredited...
Joyce Manor Announce UK/IRE Headline Tour
Joyce Manor, the California‑based punk trio, announced a five‑city headline tour of the United Kingdom and Ireland for October, supporting their newly released album “I Used To Go To This Bar” on Epitaph Records. The dates cover Bristol, Manchester, London,...
Coterie Collection to Debut in Porto
The Coterie Collection, a boutique‑hotel brand focused on lifestyle, design and cultural curation, will launch its first property, Lenscape Coterie, in Porto later this year. The hotel will open with 41 rooms, suites and studios, expanding to 11 additional units,...
Gelli Haha Shares New Single “Klouds Will Carry Me to Sleep” Ahead of First Headlining Tour
Indie synth‑pop artist Gelli Haha released a new single, “Klouds Will Carry Me to Sleep,” ahead of her first headline tour supporting debut album Switcheroo. The track showcases her whimsical, maximalist production and is accompanied by a visually striking video...
Mary Beth, Steven Curtis Chapman Unveil Crazy Stories, Hard-Won Wisdom From 40-Year Marriage in ‘Still Here’
New York Times bestselling author Mary Beth Chapman and Grammy‑winning Christian singer Steven Curtis Chapman have released their first co‑authored memoir, Still Here: Life Together on the Long Way Home, marking 40 years of marriage. The book offers an unvarnished...
So Focused on Who We Want to Become
Leo Babauta argues that relentless focus on a future self blinds us to the strengths we already possess. He suggests honoring our current abilities—curiosity, resilience, creativity—can naturally amplify growth. By recognizing present gifts, individuals boost discipline and reduce the sense...
Global Hitmaker Don Toliver To Headline Forbes Under 30 Summit Concert
Forbes announced that Grammy‑nominated hip‑hop star Don Toliver will headline the music concert at the 2026 Forbes Under 30 Summit in Phoenix on April 19. Toliver’s latest album OCTANE opened with over 162,000 units and 423 million streams, making it the highest‑streamed hip‑hop...
Struggling to Cope with the Relentless and Bleak News Cycle? Go to Bed Early | Jodie Wilson
Jodi Wilson argues that an early bedtime is the simplest antidote to the anxiety‑driven news cycle. She explains how constant digital alerts raise cortisol and disrupt sleep, while predictable bedtime rituals trigger oxytocin and promote calm. Wilson introduces the “reverse...
Arundhati Roy and Lyse Doucet Lead ‘Exceptional’ Women’s Prize for Nonfiction Shortlist
The Women’s prize for nonfiction, offering a £30,000 (≈ $38,100) award, announced a shortlist led by Arundhati Roy, BBC correspondent Lyse Doucet, and Judith Mackrell. The six titles explore identity, exile, art‑health links, and wartime history, reflecting the prize’s aim to...
Infinity Avionics Unveils Aquila: The Next-Generation Space Imaging Solution for Complex Orbital Operations
Infinity Avionics announced the commercial launch of Aquila, a full‑high‑definition imaging system designed for small satellites. The camera streams 30 FPS video, offers interchangeable lenses, and comes in three price tiers to suit varied mission budgets. Integrated with the company’s BRAIN...
A Private Moon Lander Challenges Ideas About Lunar Volcanism
Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander has delivered the first private‑sector heat‑flow measurements from the Moon’s nearside, finding subsurface temperatures at Mare Crisium that are nearly identical to those recorded by Apollo 12, 15 and 17. The data contradict the long‑standing hypothesis that the Procellarum...
Alexia María: An Evening Wear Line Inspired by 1950s Hollywood Glamour
Alexia María, a San Diego‑based luxury label, launched a made‑to‑order evening‑wear collection inspired by 1950s Hollywood glamour. Founded by designer Alexia María Escher in 2014, the line showcases structured silk and wool pieces priced between $545 and $3,500. Signature dresses...
This Startup Wants to Change How Mathematicians Do Math
Axiom Math, a Palo Alto startup, launched Axplorer, a free AI tool that brings the pattern‑discovery power of its earlier supercomputer‑based system, PatternBoost, to a single Mac Pro. The software, open‑source on GitHub, replicated PatternBoost’s Turán four‑cycles breakthrough in just 2.5 hours,...
The Huntress and Holder of Hands Share Dark-Hued Single “Promethean” From New Album ‘Babylon’
The Huntress and Holder of Hands announced their second album, Babylon, slated for release on June 5, alongside the debut single “Promethean.” The record, described as heavier and fuller than 2016’s Avalon, was recorded in Providence and Middletown, CT, and features...
John Scofield Sets Fall 2026 Electrospective Tour Dates With Oteil Burbridge, Larry Goldings & Adam Deitch
Legendary jazz guitarist John Scofield has announced his Fall 2026 Electrospective Tour, a 20‑date cross‑country run that kicks off on October 14 in Cincinnati and wraps on November 21 in Greensboro. The tour features a powerhouse rhythm section—bassist Oteil Burbridge, keyboardist Larry Goldings and drummer Adam Deitch—who...
NEW IDEA SOCIETY (CAVE IN, Etc.) Signs To Relapse Records, Announces New Record Fire On The Hill
New Idea Society, the joint project of Mike Law and Stephen Brodsky, has signed with Relapse Records and announced their fourth album, Fire on the Hill, due May 15, 2026. The duo released the first single, “Dancing Horse,” accompanied by...