Chitosan, a fascinating natural substance, is known for its unique properties like fighting bacteria, reducing oxidation, and absorbing harmful substances. Lately, it's gained attention in cancer treatment due to its special features. These include being easily broken down, safe for the body, flexib
Imagine powering your car or home with nothing but water and air. That's the promise of proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs). But to make this a reality, scientists need to find a way to make a crucial process called oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) happen more efficiently in acidic environme
Intrauterine Adhesions, or IUA, can make it tough for women to have babies. These adhesions happen when the inside of the womb gets injured. Surgery is usually how doctors fix this, but lately, they've been trying something new: hydrogels. These are like tiny sponges that can help heal damaged tissu
Medicines used to treat and prevent heart thrombosis have truly changed the game. They've made a big difference in how patients with heart artery disease do, but they've also made it trickier for doctors to decide on the best treatment. With improved ways to fix heart arteries and better stents, the
President Joe Biden is set to award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 notable figures on Saturday. This prestigious honor goes to individuals who have significantly contributed to the United States and the world. Among the recipients are former Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton,
You might think that once a good program to keep kids active and eating well is started in preschools, it would continue easily. But that's not always the case. Researchers wanted to figure out what makes these healthy habits stick in early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings. They found th
Researchers have discovered that mice who experience weight cycling, commonly known as yo-yo dieting in humans, face more issues with blood sugar control and fat storage in their livers, especially if they have a history of eating a high-fat diet. Unlike previous studies that focused on short-term e
Imagine trying to manage rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with medications that just don't seem to work. That's the reality for many patients with a form of RA called Difficult-to-Treat RA (D2T-RA). This type of RA can be tough to handle, even with multiple treatments. What's interesting is that obesity an
President Biden has just announced 19 remarkable individuals who will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. This prestigious honor is given to those who've made outstanding contributions to the United States or global peace. The list includes a mix of celebrities, activists, and community leade
Imagine if we could cut down on road injuries and deaths just by changing how we design our streets. In Canada, this is a serious issue, and it's especially tough for cyclists and pedestrians. Health workers in Ontario have faced many challenges while trying to make these changes happen. They've lea
