Measuring scars on the upper lip is a big deal in medical care. It helps doctors see how well treatments are working. But doing this accurately has been a problem. Old ways, like tracing with clear film, take a lot of time and aren't always precise. Now, there's a new method called standardized pix
July is not just any month; it's Ice Cream Month, and guess what? The third Sunday of July is National Ice Cream Day. This isn't just some random holiday made up by ice cream lovers. Nope, it's officially recognized by the U. S. government. Back in 1984, a joint resolution was passed in Congress, an
Inside every cell, DNA is packed tightly, like a long, tangled thread. This packing is not random. It's crucial for how our genes work and how cells divide. Scientists have long debated how DNA folds up. Some think it's like a ball of yarn, while others believe it forms loops. Recent research has g
In a surprising turn of events, Sarepta Therapeutics has chosen to defy the FDA's request to stop distributing its gene therapy drug, Elevidys. This decision comes after three patient deaths linked to the treatment. The FDA has expressed serious concerns about the safety of the drug and has asked Sa
Ants might be small, but they can cause big problems. They damage crops and disrupt the environment. To manage these tiny troublemakers, scientists have turned to poisoned baits. The key here is that these baits must be irresistible to the specific ant species they are targeting. In the past, deter
A woman who almost became a surrogate for a couple in Southern California decided to back out after finding some things fishy. This couple, Silvia Zhang and Guojun Xuan, are now being investigated by both local and federal authorities. The trouble started when their 2-month-old baby was taken to the
Patients are using text messages more after leaving the hospital. This is a big change in how they talk to doctors and nurses. Not all patients text the same way. Some send lots of messages. Others send just a few. This shows that each patient has their own style. Texting can help patients feel bet
Every year, breast cancer claims around 42, 211 lives in the United States. Shockingly, people without homes are hit harder by this disease. They not only get breast cancer more often but also face higher death rates compared to those with stable housing. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevent
Music has always been a part of healing, but now science is showing just how much it can help. In Cleveland, Ohio, cancer patients can ask for a special kind of medicine: live music at their bedside. Studies show that music can make pain feel less intense, reducing it by about 20%. This doesn't mean
Schisandra chinensis fruits are famous for their health benefits. They protect the liver, reduce stress, and fight off harmful molecules. But, picking too many wild fruits led to farming them. However, farmed ones aren't as good as the wild ones. Scientists think this might be because wild plants fa
