Stress and the Stomach: Uncovering the Connection in Sri Lanka

Introduction Imagine a typical busy day, where the hustle and bustle seem almost overwhelming. You find yourself carrying the weight of deadlines, responsibilities, and a seemingly endless to-do list, all while trying to maintain composure. Now, add a persistent burn in your chest, a discomfort that seems to arise just when you least need it. […]

The Baby Mind Mysteries: Shyness and Eye Contact in Infancy

Introduction: The Surprising World of Infant Shyness Picture this: a curious little mind, fresh to the world, exploring faces, the most complex stimuli around them. It’s a picture many parents and caregivers recognize. But what happens when that exploration meets hesitation or what we call “shyness”? While we often think of shyness as a trait […]

Serotonin’s Surprising Role: Insights from Tiny Worms into Big Human Headaches

Introduction Imagine tiny, microscopic worms holding the key to understanding some of the most perplexing headaches known to humanity. It may sound like science fiction, but a fascinating new research paper titled ‘A Homolog of FHM2 Is Involved in Modulation of Excitatory Neurotransmission by Serotonin in C. elegans’ translates this idea into reality. The study […]