Successful root canal treatment may help lower inflammation associated with heart disease and improve blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Treating an infected tooth with a successful root canal procedure may do more than relieve pain. New research suggests it could also lower inflammation tied to heart disease and improve blood sugar and cholesterol levels. In […]
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Arturia launched a new version of its flagship effects suite, FX Collection, which includes two new plugins, EFX Ambient and Pitch Shifter-910. FX Collection 6 also marks the introduction of an Intro version with a selection of six effects covering the basics for $99. That pales in comparison to the 39 effects in the full FX Collection Pro, but that also costs $499.
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Arturia’s FX Collection 6 adds two new effects and a $99 intro version
Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, responsible for about 20 million deaths each year and roughly a quarter of all deaths in the UK. Statins are widely prescribed medications that reduce LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and are proven to lower the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular problems. Despite their strong track record, concerns about possible…
Massive study finds most statin side effects aren’t caused by the drugs
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Did a random abstract doodle, I wish I could tell you there was anything meaningfully deep about this one, but there isn’t much to this one, I just had fun messing with the brushes and effects.
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In this video, I walk through one of the fastest ways to target adjustments in a landscape photo using ON1 Effects’ Depth Mask feature. Instead of brushing or building complex selections, Depth Masking lets you control edits based on distance from the camera using a single slider.
The example image is a Utah slot canyon—a perfect test case because it has strong foreground texture and warm light deep in the background. I apply Dynamic Contrast to the canyon walls closest to the camera to emphasize detail and structure, then add a subtle Glow to the sunlight at the far end of the canyon. Because the mask is depth-based, the transition between those adjustments stays smooth and natural.
If you regularly photograph scenes with strong near-to-far depth, this is a tool that can simplify your workflow and help your edits look more intentional. Depth Masks are especially effective for slot canyons, forests, valleys, and any landscape where light and texture change with distance.
Dynamic environmental changes significantly affect trace element balance and exposure to toxic metals, influencing vascular homeostasis. The endothelium, as a key regulator of vascular tone and inflammation, is highly sensitive to fluctuations in micronutrient and heavy metal concentrations. This review summarizes current evidence on the molecular mechanisms by which essential trace elements,…
New data illustrates devastating impact of Trump government on LGBTQ+ Americans
Trump joined by women athletes signs the “No Men in Women’s Sports” executive order on February 5, 2025 in Washington, DC. The executive order prohibits transgender women from competing in women’s sports and is the third order he has signed that targets transgender people. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
LGBTQ+ Americans are going back in the closet, as a new survey reveals people believe queer acceptance has decreased under the second Trump administration.
According to research carried out in the Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) Annual LGBTQ+ Community Survey, entitled ‘One Year In: LGBTQ+ Americans Under the Trump Administration‘, three in ten (29.7 per cent) LGBTQ+ adults believe acceptance of LGBTQ+ people has decreased in the last year while nearly half (47.5 per cent) report being less out somewhere in their lives during the last 12 months.
People being less out was reported as including workplaces (26.5 per cent), healthcare (25.4 per cent), and public spaces (28.3 per cent).
The survey, which is now in its 18th year, analysed responses from 15,000 adults aged 18 and older in the United States, including nearly 10,000 LGBTQ+ adults and 5,000 non-LGBTQ+ adults. The research seeks to document the experiences of LGBTQ+ folks since Trump returned to office for his second term in January 2025.
Alongside declining acceptance and decreased outness, the report also found more than half of LGBTQ+ adults (51.1 per cent) feel they are less visible than a year ago. Within this, nearly half of LGBTQ+ parents with school-aged children surveyed (40.1 per cent) said they are less visible at schools – the highest of all environments measured by the HRC.
In 2025 alone, the Trump administration has enacted 225 executive orders aimed at reshaping the government and country, with many of those attacking the rights of LGBTQ+ people, trans people in particular.
These orders have included proclaiming the official policy of the US is that there are “only two sexes”, banning transgender people from serving in the military, restricting gender-affirming healthcare for trans youngsters under the age 19 and barring trans women and girls from female sports.
✨ Latest News: Nollywood special effects artist, James Akaie dies on set following gas explosion – Life Pulse Daily
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Film producer and director James Abinibi has confirmed the death of James Akaie, a special effects and pyrotechnics artist, following a fatal explosion on a movie set in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Mr Akaie was known for his outstanding special effects makeup work…
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