You might have received a COVID-19 vaccine shot in your arm, but what about your nose? Scientists are exploring a new way to boost your immune system by giving a second vaccine dose through your nose. This two-step process starts with an initial shot in your muscle, like the vaccines you're already
It's no secret that physical activity is great for our health. But why do some people do it regularly while others don't? Research often uses surveys and interviews to figure this out. However, these methods can have biases that make their results less reliable. This is where social media platforms
When Meghan Markle joined the royal family, many members tried to help her fit in. But some things about her didn't sit well with them, including Queen Elizabeth. Meghan had nice things to say about the queen, like during her engagement interview and later with Oprah Winfrey. She praised the queen's
You might have heard about cot death, also known as Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). It's a scary term for parents. But what is it exactly? Cot death happens when an apparently healthy baby suddenly dies during sleep, usually in their cot. Doctors don't know the exact cause, but they've found so
When COVID-19 hit, Quebec had to quickly find the best ways to handle the situation. Now that the pandemic is behind us, it's time to improve how we deal with crises in the future. The main goal of a recent project was to create a plan for quickly finding and using the best evidence during health cr
In the world of medicine, blurry X-ray images can lead to misdiagnoses. One way to fix this is by using a method called Virtual Grid (VG), which helps to reduce the blur caused by scattered X-rays. Researchers created a system to evaluate the quality of bedside chest X-rays using VG. They started by
Ever wondered how doctors can treat tumors without surgery? Radiofrequency ablation, or RFA, uses heat to destroy tumors. A recent study checked out how this works in different organs – liver, kidney, and lung. They used a special device called the Dophi™ R150E RFA system. This device has tiny senso
Scientists are now using a new technique called next-generation sequencing to look at many genes in cancer cells at once. This helps them figure out which treatments could work best. The method was tested in multiple places to make sure it's reliable and accurate. It's like having a detailed roadmap
Let's talk about 2024. It was a really warm year, like, really warm. NASA and NOAA said it was the warmest year ever recorded. This isn't just a one-time thing; 2023 was also the warmest year before that. The difference between 2024 and 2023? A tiny 0. 18 degrees Fahrenheit. Scientists have been pr
Gerard Butler has become a star of the January movie scene, much like Will Smith once owned Memorial Day. His action-packed heist films, including the latest "Den of Thieves 2: Pantera, " are taking the early weeks of the year by storm. Butler, known for his tough-guy roles, brings a unique charm to
