Monthly Archives: July 2023

EXPLAINER: What is anosmia and is there a cure?

In a resurfaced interview with news anchor Karen Davila, actress Andrea Brillantes has once again become the talk of the town on social media. The interview, which was originally uploaded on July 9, 2022, delved into Andrea’s Congenital Anosmia—a condition that renders her inability to smell.  During the candid conversation, Karen asked Andrea directly about […]

‘The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart’ Review: Return of the Glorious Weirdos

A beloved Adult Swim cartoon comes back to tie up some loose ends. Over seven seasons on Adult Swim, the Cartoon Network’s nighttime programming block, “The Venture Bros.” brought to the small screen a fantastical world steeped in absurdist humor, rooted in pop culture and presented in the style of old-time cartoon adventures. Within this […]

Gut bacteria hungry for inflammatory chemicals may protect against gout and heart disease

Ice-cold, locally brewed beer is a staple in a Milwaukeean’s diet. It’s part of the culture. However, beer is rich with organic chemicals, called purines, that can crystalize and accumulate in the blood, which could lead to gout and cardiovascular disease. A study estimated that between 2015 and 2016, 9.2 million people in the United […]