Scientists sought to improve the way medicine, like methotrexate, passes through human skin. They used tiny needles called Dr. Pen microneedles and tiny, biodegradable beads called poly(d, l-lactide-co-glycolide) acid microparticles. These beads came in eight different forms. The team studied the be
Get ready for a frigid weekend, folks! An Arctic air mass is rolling in and temperatures are set to drop by up to 40 degrees across many parts of the United States. This isn't just a little chill; we're talking about highs in the negative single digits in the northern Plains and single digits in the
Headaches can be a real pain, literally! One muscle that might be causing trouble is the rectus capitis posterior major (RCPMaj). This tiny muscle could be contributing to headache symptoms. How? It might be sending pain signals to the brain through a process called nociceptive convergence or affect
When it comes to battling childhood obesity, what really works? Researchers decided to find out by looking at studies that tested behavioural and psychological treatments. They crunched the numbers from lots of experiments, aiming to figure out what makes a real difference. The team focused on rand
In a recent turn of events, a 48-year-old man named Homero Zamorano Jr. has taken responsibility for driving the truck involved in a tragic smuggling incident in San Antonio. This case, which occurred in 2022, resulted in the deaths of 53 people. Zamorano is the third person to plead guilty in this
President Joe Biden has recently taken a significant step towards addressing historic injustices in the U. S. criminal justice system. He's commuted the sentences of nearly 2, 500 people convicted of non-violent drug offenses. These individuals were serving disproportionately long sentences compared
In a big step to make medications more affordable, the Biden administration recently revealed 15 prescription drugs that Medicare will negotiate prices for. Topping the list are drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy from Novo Nordisk. These drugs treat Type 2 diabetes and help with weight management, but th
The new administration has a chance to tackle drug issues head-on. Recently, voters have realized the harms of legalizing pot, rejecting many such measures. It's crucial to prevent future problems, especially since today's marijuana is much stronger. Federal agencies, like the Department of Health
Ever wondered what London was like in the 1880s? Well, get ready to dive into that world with Stephen Knight's latest show, "A Thousand Blows, " coming to Hulu next month. It's a rough place, where you either learn to fight or get swallowed whole by the city, as the brutal boxing world shows. The st
Ever wondered what happens after a kid goes through a lifestyle change program to tackle obesity? Researchers took a closer look at a group of overweight and obese kids who participated in a hospital-based program. The goal? To see if the changes they made stuck around for the long haul. Turns out,
