Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will be speaking at the New York Times' DealBook conference today. This talk is happening just two weeks before the central bank announces its decision on interest rates. It’s also Powell’s last public appearance before that important meeting. Markets are expecti
The U. S. Supreme Court is mulling over a hot topic: flavored e-cigarettes. Two companies argue that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) unfairly refused to approve their products, saying they might make young people start smoking. The FDA, on the other hand, worries about the health risks. Justi
When it comes to fixing big problems caused by head and neck cancers, surgeons have lots of choices. They can use flaps from the body or even organs to help rebuild what was removed. But let's talk about the jejeunal free flap (JFF)—a tiny piece of the small intestine that's somehow perfect for this
Ever wonder about the stuff that makes your plastic toys flame-resistant? It's a chemical called TBBPA. Turns out, while it's great at stopping fires, it might be causing problems in our brains. Scientists found that TBBPA can trick our brain cells into thinking there's an injury or infection. It do
Pumping is a familiar routine for many parents in the U. S. , but it can lead to discomfort and worries about milk production. The size of the pump's breast shield, or flange, plays a significant role in these issues. Unfortunately, the guidance on choosing the right flange size can be mixed, causin
Image if you’re walking down a dark alley and you thought you had locked your door securely at home. But what if someone could walk right through your wall, or better yet, sneak in while you’re not looking? That’s pretty much what LogoFAIL, a set of firmware flaws found last year, lets hackers do. R
As people age, bone health becomes a big concern. Osteoporosis, a disease that weakens bones, is on the rise and straining healthcare systems. Doctors often look at certain immune and inflammation signs to understand how the body is responding. These signs can show if the body is fighting off infect
Imagine you're having trouble swallowing food, and it's not getting better despite years of treatment. That's what people with refractory benign esophageal strictures (BESs) experience. But what if there was a quicker, safer way to treat this condition? Enter the self-inflatable balloon (SHIB)—a new
You might think that our planet's health is separate from our own. But it's not! They're connected like a big, intertwined puzzle. Sadly, we've been focusing too much on ourselves, which has led to increased pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and more. This harms both us and the environment. One b
Scientists have recently discovered a fascinating way to improve the texture and nutrient delivery of food gels. They used a mix of proteins from black beans and whey, linking them together with transglutaminase. The key ingredient to make these into gels is glucono-δ-lactone. Here's where it gets i
