Pregnancy is a delicate time, and anything that could harm the baby is a big concern. One major issue is placental abruption, or PA, where the placenta separates from the uterus before delivery. This can be very dangerous for both the mother and the baby. Smoking during pregnancy has long been known
Imagine turning city trash into something useful. That's what scientists did with fly ash from big cities like Shanghai and Shenzhen. They mixed it with a special kind of sand called industrial SiO2. This mix created a special material called Al-substituted tobermorite (TOB). This TOB can be used in
NASA's Starling satellite swarm is pushing the boundaries of what's possible in space exploration. The mission, which started in August 2023, has been testing out something called Distributed Spacecraft Autonomy (DSA). This means the Starling satellites can work together without needing constant hum
First, imagine a tiny microorganism, Lactobacterium plantarum, which is a type of bacteria. It has a big job in the world of chicken feed. This is not an ordinary bacteria. It has a unique skill, fermentation. Fermentation is a process where bacteria changes certain substances into useful ones. No
For the Holocaust survivors who had been through hell and back, the October 2023 terror attacks in southern Israel brought back old ghosts. The mental toll on these survivors was the focus of a global study. It was a chilling reminder that the scars of the past are not always visible. These survivo
Conventional tobacco cigarette smoke and heated tobacco products cannot be consumed without consequences. Both are a hassle to your teeth's substitute materials. The result of the study? Degradation and bacteria growth. Tooth replacement materials like acrylic resin, soft liners,
Quitting tobacco is a complex journey. Smoking, vaping, and using heated tobacco products create three main types of users: single, dual, and triple. We need to look closer at these three groups. It is not easy to quit smoking. A recent survey involved over a thousand Korean adults who us
Picture this: You're going through a battle against head and neck cancer, fighting off the big, bad C cells, and suddenly you have another enemy at your doorstep - mouth sores. These stuff are annoying and painful, making it hard to eat, speak, and even go about your daily routine while undergoing C
Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus LRH30, a type of lactic acid bacteria, can make special substances called exopolysaccharides. These substances help to support our immune system and can be used as natural additives in food. Recent research focused on making the production of these substances more effic
Let's think about the way Tobacco promotion happens these days. Its not the same as 2010 when teens would look at sports and entertainment figures on television. Promotional tactics have shifted to platforms like Instagram and TikTok. there social media influencers are usually seen promoting e-c
