Medical tools can easily get infected by germs and mold. This is a big problem. Scientists have been working on special coatings to stop these infections. But, they often miss the mold part. Now, a new coating is here. It uses two special molecules: sulfobetaine and borneol. Together, they make a st
Nursing students need to be both smart and emotionally intelligent to do well in their jobs. To help measure these skills, researchers created two new tools. One checks how well students handle emotions in clinical settings. The other assesses their practical nursing skills. But how effective are th
In the world of skin care, some chemicals do more than just sit on the surface. They dive deep into cells and mess with important signals. Three of these chemicals are lawsone, juglone, and plumbagin. They are found in many skin treatments and cosmetics. But how do they really work? Scientists want
Boston and much of New England are in for a scorcher, with a heat advisory stretching into Monday evening. The humidity might be bearable today, but things will get sticky tomorrow and Tuesday, with dew points climbing into the low to mid-70s. The mix of high heat and humidity will make it feel lik
President Trump recently signed a major bill that will significantly change Medicaid. This law will make it harder for many people to get health care. The bill adds work requirements for adults under 65. This means they must prove they are working or in school to keep their Medicaid coverage. The n
In the heart of the Florida Everglades, a new immigrant detention center has popped up, and it's not exactly a paradise. Dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz, " this place is more like a temporary tent city than a proper facility. It's been set up in just eight days, with bunk beds and chain-link fences, and
The government's recent change of heart on welfare reforms has put a wrench in the works for future spending decisions. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson didn't promise to eliminate the two-child benefit limit, saying it would be expensive. She did say the government is looking at all options t
Scientists have come up with a clever way to fight cancer using a special molecule. This molecule can find and attack cancer cells in the body. The tricky part about cancer is that it can hide from the body’s defense system. But this new treatment helps the body recognize and fight cancer cells. Th
South Carolina saw a brief encounter with Tropical Depression Chantal on Sunday. The storm, which had been a tropical storm, weakened as it moved inland. It brought some wind and rain but did not cause significant issues. Chantal made landfall near Litchfield Beach early Sunday morning. By midday,
Teeth aren't just for chewing. They have a living part inside called pulp. As people get older, this pulp changes. It's not as lively as it used to be. There are fewer cells and blood vessels. This makes it harder for teeth to heal when they get damaged. The pulp also gets tougher. It makes more co
