People are buzzing about psychedelics and ketamine as potential fixes for mental health struggles. Clinics are opening up left and right, but the whole scene is a bit of a mess. The big question is: what makes these treatments actually work? Different studies take different approaches. Some focus o
Fuel cells are like the superheroes of clean energy, and platinum-based catalysts are their sidekicks. These tiny particles help fuel cells work better, but they need a little help themselves. That's where heat treatment and doping come in. By heating them up in hydrogen and adding a bit of rhodium
A new health center has just opened in Yorkville, and it's not your typical doctor's office. CMR Health Group is all about treating the whole person, not just the symptoms. They're big on figuring out what's really causing your health issues and then tailoring a plan just for you. This place is pac
In a bustling downtown courtroom, a man in his 40s faces a daunting task. He needs to find drug treatment, but he lacks basic resources like a phone, a car, or even money for a bus ride. His judge, Cindy Davis, tries to help by printing out a map and giving him clear directions. But the man knows it
The world is facing a significant health issue with the increasing number of HIV and hepatitis B cases. Every year, around 1. 2 million new cases of each virus are reported. By 2025, the number of people living with HIV could reach 40 million. Hepatitis B is even more common, with over 250 million p
In the world of cancer treatment, new methods are always being explored. One such method is HIPEC, which involves delivering heated chemotherapy directly into the abdomen during surgery. But with this treatment, a big question arises: which chemotherapy drug is safer when used in high doses? Two dr
Colon cancer is a serious disease that takes many lives. Scientists have found that a protein called B7-H4 is more active in colon cancer cells than in healthy cells. This protein helps cancer cells grow. So far, no medicines have been made to target B7-H4 in colon cancer treatment. Researchers set
In Japan, doctors have a tough job. They must navigate between treatments covered by public health insurance and costly private options that lack solid evidence. These expensive treatments, referred to as "X" in a recent study, have sparked a debate among oncologists. Over 6, 000 oncologists were s
The COVID-19 mRNA vaccines, which played a big role in saving lives during the pandemic, might also have a surprising benefit: helping the immune system fight cancer. This idea came from a study that looked at how these vaccines affect patients with certain types of cancer. The study focused on pat
Milk undergoes changes when it's heated. Scientists looked at how different heating methods affect milk's taste and quality. They found that some methods keep milk's natural flavors better than others. Direct heating at high temperatures for a short time and mild indirect heating at lower temperatu
