Peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) has been around for a while, but the 60-day treatment is a newer approach. It's caused some confusion among doctors and patients. Some wonder if it's a trial, a permanent fix, or something else. The American Society of Pain and Neuroscience (ASPN) wants to clear th
Peach gum polysaccharides (PGP) are getting a lot of attention these days. But there's a problem: they're too big to use easily. Scientists found a way to break them down using an enzyme called xylanase. This made the PGP smaller and easier to work with. The new, smaller PGP, called enzyme-extracte
Tobacco isn't just tobacco. It's a puzzle of scents that change depending on where it's grown. Scientists have been busy figuring out what makes tobacco from different parts of China smell unique. They used a fancy tool called HS-GC-IMS to sniff out 98 different aroma compounds. These include esters
Lawbreakers are sneaking harmful substances into supplements. These fake products are dangerous. They can hurt people. Cops and border guards need quick ways to spot them. They don't have time for fancy lab work. They need simple, fast tests. Right there on the spot. These fake supplements trick pe
The COVID-19 outbreak has shaken up how people in Ghana think about and use medical services. Fear of the virus has been a big player in this change. A recent study dug into this, showing how worry about COVID-19 has swayed people's healthcare decisions. People's choices about where and when to see
The Denver Nuggets have made a significant change to their team. They traded Michael Porter Jr. and a future draft pick to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Cam Johnson. This trade is a big deal because it changes the team's plans for the future. Porter Jr. was a key player for the Nuggets, helping
Mitch Marner is now a Vegas Golden Knight. This happened because of a special trade with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Marner agreed to stay with Vegas for a long time. He will earn $12 million every year for the next eight years. Vegas gave up Nicolas Roy to get Marner. Roy is a good player, but he is
Canada recently decided to drop a new digital tax on major US tech companies. This tax was supposed to start on Monday but was scrapped just hours before. The tax would have hit companies like Amazon, Google, Meta, Uber, and Airbnb with a 3% charge on revenue from Canadian users. It would have also
Canada and the U. S. are talking again. Why? Because Canada decided not to tax big U. S. tech companies. This tax was a big deal. It would have hit companies like Amazon, Google, and Meta. The tax was set to start soon, but Canada changed its mind. President Trump was not happy about the tax. He sa
RFK Jr. has a big idea: he wants everyone in the U. S. to use wearable tech to track their health. This isn't just about fitness trackers; he's talking about smartwatches like the Apple Watch. Next week, his department is launching a huge campaign to get Americans on board with using these devices t
