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Laser Surgery through the Nose: A Novel Way to Treat Vocal Cord Narrowing

December 1, 2024

Imagine trying to perform a delicate surgery on the vocal cords without being able to see them clearly. This was the challenge faced by doctors treating a 56-year-old man with a narrowed vocal cord condition known as posterior glottic stenosis (PGS). Instead of using the usual method of suspension l

science

How Cold Plasma Transforms Beef Tallow Flavors

December 1, 2024

Ever wondered how changing the fat in your cooking affects the taste? Researchers explored this by using cold plasma to alter beef tallow, which is a type of animal fat. Here’s what they found. Beef tallow can be oxidized—that's a chemical reaction with oxygen—using a tool called atmospheric pressu

celebrities

Why Hollywood's Favorite Ranting Duo Might Want to Take a Hike

December 1, 2024

So, Alec Baldwin and Sharon Stone are at it again, spouting off about how they know best for the country. They think we're all uneducated morons, huh? Yet, here they are, still living in the U. S. Funny how that works. Maybe they should put their money where their mouths are and actually leave. But

health

A New Light on Fighting Brain Cancer: Combining Drugs and Heat

December 1, 2024

Brain cancer called glioblastoma is tough to treat. One problem is that the single drugs we use often don't reach the tumor well and the tumor's environment can make these drugs less effective. Scientists are now trying a new approach that involves using light and heat to kill cancer cells. This met

health

Switching to Tenecteplase: Is It the Smart Move for Stroke Treatment?

November 30, 2024

Recent trials have shown that tenecteplase, a simpler drug to use, might actually be better than alteplase for treating strokes. Doctors have seen better results with tenecteplase in the long run. Plus, it's easier to administer because you don't need special pumps or constant monitoring. This makes

weather

Brace Yourself: Freezing Cold to Hit the North This Week

November 30, 2024

Get ready, folks! A big chill is on its way to the Northern Great Plains. The National Weather Service has issued a warning about an arctic blast that could bring temperatures as low as -40°F. This isn't your average cold snap; it's set to be the coldest in the region since February. The blast is e

science

Microplastics: The Invisible Threat to Air and Health

November 30, 2024

Have you ever thought about what happens to all the plastic we throw away? A lot of it ends up in the air we breathe as microplastics. These tiny plastic pieces, less than 5 millimeters in size, are everywhere, from the deepest oceans to the highest mountains. They come from things like old tires, f

health

A New Jaw, A New Smile: One Woman's Experience

November 29, 2024

Imagine having a part of your upper jaw removed because of a tumor. That's what happened to a 23-year-old woman. She had an ameloblastoma, a type of tumor that can damage your jawbone and even spread to your maxillary sinus. Doctors faced a big challenge: the area was scarred and stuck together, mak

environment

Plastic Talks: Hope and Hurdles in Busan

November 29, 2024

After years of gridlock, there's finally a glimmer of hope in international plastic treaty talks. A large group of countries is pushing hard for a production cap to be included in the treaty. But not everyone is on board, and some nations are trying to water down the agreement. The talks in Busan, S

health

The Small Dangers in Your Chinese Herbal Tea Bags

November 29, 2024

Have you ever thought about what happens to the plastic bags that hold your traditional Chinese herbal decoction? It's convenient for sure, but there might be some hidden trouble brewing inside. When these bags are filled with hot water, they release tiny bits of plastic, known as micro and nanoplas