Study Examines Botox Before Corrective Jaw Surgery
New research suggests a common facial treatment given before jaw surgery could ease postsurgical discomfort and lessen the need for opioids during recovery. A new study suggests that injections of…
Environmental Factor – August 2025: Scientific Journeys: From desert-dwelling kangaroo rats to kidney disease
More than 1 in 7 U.S. adults — about 36 million people — live with chronic kidney disease. Yet the kidneys remain among the most understudied organs in medicine. NIEHS…
Michigan Found a Way To Reduce School Vaccine Waivers. Until It Backfired.
PORT HURON, Mich. — State health officials urged parents in several counties to vaccinate babies against measles ahead of schedule this spring as cases multiplied in Michigan. The outbreaks of…
Summer exercise in hot weather
The British summer is unreliable at best and while you keep your fingers crossed for sunshine, scorching temperatures can make exercising feel like a chore. If you’ve ever struggled during…
Bioengineered gum may reduce HNSCC microbes
One part of the study focused on whether the chewing gum could reduce oral levels of human papillomavirus (HPV). Explaining the rationale for targeting HPV, lead researcher Dr Henry Daniell,…
At a Tennessee Hospital, a Nurse Stole Fentanyl and AI Missed It, State Records Say
About a year ago at Erlanger Baroness, the largest hospital in Chattanooga, anesthesia staff noticed that a nurse was slurring his words and struggling to stay awake while on duty…
Protein Won’t Solve Our Nutrition Problem
Buffalo Wild Wings now offers an unusual new drink: “Espresso Proteini.” Marketed for National Espresso Martini Day, the $12 drink includes 10 grams of Muscle Milk protein powder with a…
Okla. Workers’ Compensation Commission Warns of Scam Targeting Injured Workers
The Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation Commission is alerting residents of a scam targeting injured workers. Scammers have contacted injured workers by phone, text message, or social media by claiming to be…
Annual General Meeting of EssilorLuxottica Grants Dividend Option to Shareholders
PARIS—EssilorLuxottica (Reuters: ESLX.PA) announced on June 1 that its annual general meeting has decided to grant shareholders the option to receive their dividend in shares at a price…
Travel health advice for Cook Islands, Niue, Tokelau – vaccines and risks
Country Cook Islands, Niue, Tokelau Official language English, Tokelauan Capital Avarua, Alofi, Atafu, Nukunonu and Fakaofo Monetary unit Cook Islands dollar, New Zealand dollar Longitude -159.777671 Latitude -21.236736 Foreign Office…
