What happens when you try to fix snoring and breathing problems during sleep with surgery? This study takes a long look at what surgeons did to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in the United States from 2004 to 2020. They dived into a big healthcare database to see how many surgeries were done an
For over a month now, residents of southern New Jersey have been witnessing something unusual in their night skies. Just after Thanksgiving, Susan and Lorelai Woodruff spotted a group of about 10 bright objects zipping and turning above their home in Elsinboro. Every night since, the same display ha
In many parts of Africa, particularly in the rural areas, the loss of mothers during childbirth is unusually high. In sub-Saharan regions, this problem is even more severe. Despite the efforts to bring skilled medical professionals to these areas, many women still don’t get the help they need when g
A tiny molecule called (E)-2-Hexenal, or E2H, plays a big role in how ripe fruits are and how long they last. But there aren't many easy ways to detect this molecule. A group of scientists has come up with a clever solution: a color-changing sensor. This sensor uses a special material that changes c
Have you ever noticed that an apple slice turns brown faster than you can say "peel me"? That's thanks to an enzyme named polyphenol oxidase (PPO). Scientists have found a neat trick using cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) to stop this. CAP is like a gentle, invisible breeze that can turn off PPO. In a
Malaria has been a relentless enemy in Africa, but the fight against it has become even tougher with the rise of drug-resistant strains. Imagine trying to fix a leaky pipe with a broken wrench—that's what it feels like when antimalarial drugs don't work as they should. Why is this happening? Well, m
Imagine a world where people with mental health conditions are treated equally and have the same rights as everyone else. This is the vision behind the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). This treaty, signed by many countries, ensures that people with mental
Imagine this: the U. S. could soon reduce its funding for Ukraine, leaving Europe to potentially fill the gap. This scenario has become more likely since the election results, where Donald Trump and the Republican party took control. Trump has suggested that U. S. aid to Ukraine might decrease, whic
Imagine delving into the ancient past through the icy lens of permafrost. In the Arctic regions of East Siberia, particularly the lower Yana River area, scientists have uncovered a wealth of information hidden within Ice Complex deposits. These deposits, formed during the Late Pleistocene, contain b
Tom Brady, the legendary quarterback, has been facing some tough times after retiring from football and going through a divorce with supermodel Gisele Bündchen. Recently, he's been opening up about his struggles on social media. He shared a rap song lyric, "you don’t want zero problems, big fella, "
