Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can be effectively treated with surgical gastric fundoplication, a procedure that almost completely stops both acid and non-acid reflux. However, this surgery isn't always the best choice for everyone. Lasting side effects can sometimes outweigh the benefits. T
Think tea is just tea? Think again. Scientists have discovered that Liupao tea, much like your favorite wine, improves with age. How does it do that? Tiny bacteria work their magic over nine years, transforming 18 compounds in the tea. The result? A sweeter, smoother brew that's sure to delight your
Patellar instability, where the kneecap slides out of place, is a common problem orthopedic surgeons face. One big reason for this is an unusual shape of the thighbone's groove, called trochlear dysplasia (TD). Doctors have been trying different operations to fix this. Two common ones are rebuilding
In the wake of a tragic attack in New Orleans, Houston's Muslim community rallied together at the Medical Center Islamic Society. The shocking event took a deeper toll as the perpetrator, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, was discovered to be a local resident. Imam Basem Hamid spoke to the congregation, stressing
Italy's Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, had an unusual start to her week. She found herself at Mar-a-Lago, the luxurious Florida home of former U. S. President Donald Trump. Meloni and Trump spent an evening watching a movie called "The Eastman Dilemma: Lawfare or Justice. " Trump praised Meloni's i
Have you ever wanted your phone to stick to things just like an iPhone? Well, Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S25 might just make that happen. Leaked images have shown that these new phones could have magnetic alignment, similar to Apple's MagSafe feature. This means your Galaxy S25 could snap onto chargi
On January 4th, the hockey and basketball courts were buzzing with action. In girls' hockey, Willmar shut out Litchfield-Dassel-Cokato 4-0. The stars were out for Hutchinson, with Sophia Hess nailing a hat trick against River Lakes. St. Cloud Crush dominated Waconia 5-2, thanks to Molly Burkstrand's
Imagine tiny, magical beads made from plant leftovers! Scientists have found a way to turn waste into something helpful for packaging. These 'magic dots' are safe for cells and deliver drugs effectively. They're not the brightest, but by adding some atoms like nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur, we can mak
Ever wondered how people make decisions? It turns out, our brains use a clever trick called the Successor Representation (SR). This trick helps us avoid the hassle of imagining every little step into the future. Instead, our brains group future states together and make predictions over multiple step
Complementary feeding is a vital stage in a child's growth, but poor hygiene can lead to malnutrition and illness. In Ethiopia, there's not much data on how mothers of kids aged 6-24 months handle hygiene during this time. To fill this gap, researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis
