You might think of grape pomace, the leftovers from winemaking, as just waste. But scientists are discovering that this by-product is brimming with beneficial molecules. Take Aglianico grape pomace, for instance. This study dived into three types of Aglianico pomace from different regions: Cantine d
Imagine a busy hospital in Wisconsin, where every day seems like a baby shower! In 2024, Gundersen Health System saw a record-breaking 1, 840 births. Among them was little Sophie, who arrived just after Christmas, making the Van Auken family even busier during the holidays. "It’s been hectic but to
Imagine you need to pull a wisdom tooth, but it's trapped under the jawbone and near a nerve. You could take an X-ray to see where it is, or you could get a more detailed 3D image from a CT scan. Which one is better? Scientists decided to compare these two methods using clever computer programs. The
Europe is home to two major organizations that work together but have different roles: the Council of Europe (CoE) and the European Union (EU). Both value human rights, democracy, and the rule of law. The CoE brings countries together to agree on basic legal standards in many areas. It also checks i
Imagine traveling back in time to witness Japan's long battle against smallpox. Artwork and woodblock prints tell this tale, capturing the emotions and methods used to fight the disease. Let's start with smallpox's arrival in Japan and the traditional treatments that were tried. These methods might
In the world of clinical trials, making participants happy is just as important as finding the right cure. But what makes patients satisfied? You might think it's all about the medicine, but there's more to it. Imagine you're at the dentist. You'd be happier if the staff were friendly, right? The s
Lung cancer is a serious disease that needs quick action. The COVID-19 pandemic changed how healthcare works worldwide, causing problems for people who might have cancer. In northern Poland, hospitals had to change how they worked, and some patients had to wait longer to be checked. This delay in di
Ever wondered how secondhand smoke can silently kill? A recent study dived into this, looking at how many people died from heart diseases linked to secondhand smoke from 1990 to 2019. This is a big deal because not many global studies have done this before. The researchers wanted to fill this gap in
You might have heard that cannabis breathalyzers could be coming soon. But let's slow down and take a closer look. The science of measuring cannabis impairment is still in its early stages, and creating a reliable breathalyzer for THC isn't as simple as it sounds. Researchers at the University of Co
Imagine you're an elderly Brazilian who attends religious services regularly or identifies strongly with a religion. Chances are, you're less likely to smoke than your peers who don't share the same religious beliefs or practices. This intriguing finding comes from a study involving over 8, 700 part
