Imagine trying to kill deep-hidden tumors with light, but the light can't reach deep enough. Plus, tumors often have low oxygen levels, making them tough to kill with traditional methods. Scientists are now exploring a new type of light-absorbing chemical, called Near-Infrared (NIR) photosensitizers
Chemicals can make people feel worried or frightened, which can lead to them avoiding products that could be beneficial. This can also impact public policy decisions. Understanding why people feel this way is crucial to addressing these issues. The study looked at how people in different countries r
Imagine tiny waste disposal units inside your cells that aren't working right. Welcome to the world of lysosomal storage disorders (LSDs)—rare diseases that mess up these tiny units, called lysosomes. Normally, lysosomes break down big molecules like sugars and fats. But in LSDs, certain enzymes are
Necrotizing Enterocolitis, or NEC, is a serious health issue that mainly affects premature babies. It's like a fire in the belly, causing severe inflammation in the gut. Scientists are trying to understand how this happens by looking at it from different angles. They're combining insights from docto
Ever notice how your hands seem to know numbers? Like, you naturally tap your left hand for small numbers and right for big ones? Scientists call this the SNARC effect. A recent study dug deeper. They found that if you practice linking numbers to hands, it sticks. Even a week later, the effect staye
When it comes to large osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLTs)—especially those that come with a subchondral cyst or haven't responded well to bone marrow stimulation (BMS)—autologous osteochondral transplantation (AOT) is a potential solution. While there's plenty of research on treating similar
Imagine you're living with a skin condition like atopic dermatitis, hidradenitis suppurativa, pemphigus, or psoriasis. How does it affect your daily life? Researchers recently explored this question by comparing how patients with these conditions rate their health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Th
You might have heard of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). It's when companies do things that are supposed to benefit society. But how much do these efforts really help our health? A group of researchers checked out 97 articles to find the answer. They discovered that it's not so clear cut. Only
President Joe Biden is set to leave office with a mix of pride and regret. After almost 50 years in Washington, he believes he could have done more and accomplished even greater things. But now, the man who once dreamed of vanquishing Donald Trump forever finds that his legacy is overshadowed by Tru
Bitcoin ended the week on a high note, reaching over $105, 000 right before Donald Trump's second-term inauguration. At the start, it was slumping, dipping below $90, 000 due to Fed interest rate concerns. Inflation data on Wednesday showed a rise, which raised hopes for another Fed rate cut. Bitcoi
