Imagine tiny, magical beads made from plant leftovers! Scientists have found a way to turn waste into something helpful for packaging. These 'magic dots' are safe for cells and deliver drugs effectively. They're not the brightest, but by adding some atoms like nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur, we can mak
Cervical cancer is a big concern, especially for young women. Current methods like Pap smears and colposcopy have limits. They depend on how skilled the doctor is, and sometimes they miss things. This study looked into a new tool called hyperspectral imaging. This tech combines regular images with s
Every day, people visit the emergency department with lower back pain. Some receive imaging tests like X-rays or MRIs, but is this always necessary? The Rheumatology Association of Australia thinks not. They've flagged this practice as offering little value when the condition doesn't suggest a serio
Many celebrities opt for plastic surgery, but a few stand out for embracing their natural looks. Let's talk about who they are and why they chose this path. Barbra Streisand, famous for her powerful voice, never altered her nose because she feared it might change her voice. Justine Bateman from "Fam
In Ashiya, Hyogo Prefecture, the world's oldest person has said her final goodbye. Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman from Osaka, passed away at the age of 116 in a care home. Born on May 23, 1908, Itooka led a life full of activity and spirit. She loved bananas and a yogurt drink called Calpis, and ev
Imagine having a stroke and then living with unbearable pain for the rest of your life. This is the reality for many people who suffer from central poststroke pain syndrome (CPSP). One method that doctors use to manage this severe pain is deep brain stimulation (DBS). But how effective is it, and wh
Imagine you're trying to see inside your sinuses. Two tools are often used: Computed Tomography (CT) scans and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). A recent study pitted 0. 5T MRI against CT to see if it could do the job just as well. The test involved 42 patients who had both scans within an average o
Did you know that your brain loves to make new friends and learn new tricks? Dr. Zaldy Tan from Cedars-Sinai says that our brains create new connections every time we meet someone new. This means that being social is super important for our brain health. It can also boost our mood, which is great be
Metal ions are super important in our bodies, helping with everything from keeping us healthy to treating diseases. Proteins and enzymes play a big role in how our bodies handle these metals and how medicines that contain metals work. Being able to see and identify these metal-binding proteins in li
You know how doctors use special machines to take pictures of the heart? Well, they've been noticing something interesting about a device called WATCHMAN FLX. This device is like a little cap that's placed in the heart to stop clots. When doctors use a special kind of scan with dye, they sometimes s
