Milk undergoes changes when it's heated. Scientists looked at how different heating methods affect milk's taste and quality. They found that some methods keep milk's natural flavors better than others. Direct heating at high temperatures for a short time and mild indirect heating at lower temperatu
CDR404, a new type of cancer treatment, is making waves in the medical world. This treatment is designed to target specific cancer cells and activate the body's immune system to fight them. Recent studies have shown that CDR404 can trigger a strong immune response in patients with certain types of c
Zymeworks, a biotech company, has shared positive early results from its phase 1 trial. The trial is for a new drug called ZW-191. This drug is designed to target a specific marker called folate receptor-alpha (FRα) found in many cancer types. The results show that ZW-191 can shrink tumors and is ge
Alopecia Areata (AA) is a condition that affects thousands of Australians every year. It can range from small patches of hair loss to complete baldness, including the loss of eyebrows and eyelashes. For many, the journey with AA is unpredictable. About 40% of people experience a single patch of hair
Lung cancer is a tough opponent, especially when it spreads to the brain. The blood-brain barrier, a protective shield, often stops treatments from reaching brain tumors. Osimertinib, a drug used to treat a specific type of lung cancer, can cross this barrier. However, some cancer cells develop resi
Nevada is getting a weather makeover this week. Two different systems are on their way, one for the north and one for the south. The north is gearing up for rain, wind, and even some snow in the Sierra. Meanwhile, the south is just getting a bit of a cool-down and some light showers. Reno is enjoyi
In 2025, families in the U. S. are feeling the pinch as health insurance premiums hit nearly $27, 000 a year. This is a 6% jump from the previous year, mainly due to the rising costs of prescription drugs, especially those for weight loss. Workers are now paying an average of $6, 850 towards these p
Crypto ATMs, those machines you might see at your local store, are becoming a hotspot for scams. These devices let people exchange cash for cryptocurrency like Bitcoin. Recently, a team of investigators found that at least a dozen fraud cases were linked to just one crypto ATM. This suggests that fr
Antidepressants are not one-size-fits-all, and a new study highlights this fact. Researchers have ranked the side effects of different antidepressants, showing that some can cause weight gain, while others might affect heart rate or blood pressure. This information is crucial because around eight mi
Six years ago, a group of people with a condition called keratoconus got a special treatment. This treatment, called accelerated corneal cross-linking, used a strong light to help their eyes. The goal was to see if this treatment was safe and worked well. Keratoconus makes the eye's cornea thin and
