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People with voice disorders, including those with pathological conditions of the vocal cords or recovering from laryngeal cancer surgery, may often have difficulty or difficulty speaking. That may change soon. A team of UCLA engineers has invented a soft, thin, elastic device measuring just 1 square inch that can be attached to the skin on the outside of the throat to help people with dysfunctional vocal cords regain their vocal function. Their progress is detailed this week in the magazine Nature communications. The new bioelectric system, developed by Jun Chen, assistant professor of bioengineering at the UCLA Samueli School of…

Biosimilars are drugs that are modeled after another type of drug called biologics. Both can be used to treat a variety of health issues, including autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and certain types of cancer. Biologics are made from a natural source, such as plant or human cells, and biosimilars are produced the same way. To be approved by the FDA, a biosimilar must be shown to work as well and be as safe as its biological model (called a reference product). Making drugs from living material is a complex and time-consuming process, and the price of biologics…

Have you noticed that your usual skin care routine isn’t as effective as it used to be? After a while, our skin can adapt in regularly used products. For example, think about your moisturizer or cleanser. Each of them has different active ingredients and properties. When you start using them for the first time, they will be very useful and beneficial for your skin. But after a while, your skin will get used to these properties. Sometimes, change can literally be a beautiful thing. Not sure which products are right for your routine and skin needs? Maybe you’re looking for…

With its affordable price and high-quality ingredients, Baby’s Only organic baby formula has been a well-kept secret among parents for years. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at Baby’s Only formula, its ingredients, nutritional value and potential benefits to see if it lives up to its hype.Baby only backgroundFor more than 20 years, this company has been developing organic products, including America’s first organic infant and toddler milk. Their mission has always been to make organic formulas accessible to every family, and they ensure everything is top notch through careful sourcing, testing and production oversight to ensure a…

Kitchen appliances are big and responsible! Here are 15 kitchen appliance storage ideas from my previous kitchens to the latest version to give you some ideas on how to organize your kitchen appliances. Storage of kitchen appliances I think most people have a love-hate relationship with their kitchen appliances. Yes, they are fantastic for saving time and for convenience food (slow cooker! rice cooker!). It would be very difficult for me to make breadcrumbs without a food processor = essential. But they’re also mostly large in size, so they’re not the easiest to find storage solutions for. When you use…

For the first time, researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities have shown that non-invasive brain stimulation can change a specific brain mechanism directly related to human behavior. This is an important step forward in the discovery of new therapies to treat brain disorders such as schizophrenia, depression, Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. The study was recently published in Nature communicationsa peer-reviewed, open-access scientific journal. The researchers used what’s called “transcranial alternating current stimulation” to modulate brain activity. This technique is also known as neuromodulation. By applying a small electrical current to the brain, the activation time of brain…

Given the increase in consumer awareness and demand for safer, more natural products, many industries are looking to alternatives to parabens for their preservative needs. Parabens, although effective in preventing the growth of bacteria, fungi and yeasts in cosmetics and food, have come under scrutiny due to potential health concerns. This blog explores alternative preservatives that offer the benefits of parabens without the associated risks.Natural PreservativesPlant extracts and essential oils• Description: Plant extracts and essential oils, such as neem, tea tree and rosemary, have natural antimicrobial properties. These ingredients not only extend the shelf life of the products but also…

This little organ opened up the world of sperm to us (Courtesy Unsplash) Given the growing popularity of egg and sperm freezing, you might think that this is a new technology that has hit its stride quickly. Although it applies to eggs, sperm freezing techniques were developed even before the United States was born. It all started with Anton van Leeuwenhoek, the Dutch father of microbiology, who invented the compound microscope in 1677 and months later he cast his magnified eye on his own sperm. To his surprise, unlike the mites and bacteria he first described, he found motile sperm…

Since announcing her pregnancy via a sperm donor, Lala Kent’s fertility treatment Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) has been in the news. Also known as artificial insemination, IUI is a promising solution for individuals or couples struggling with infertility. This procedure greatly enhances the chances of conception by strategically placing specially prepared sperm directly into the uterus, the vital organ where fetal development takes place. The procedure aims to facilitate the union of sperm and egg in the fallopian tube, ultimately leading to pregnancy. Illustration of intrauterine insemination Why IUI is performed: IUI serves as a viable option for various fertility-related challenges,…

For many of us, daylight saving time marks a shift to better things: longer days… warmer nights… emptier gyms. But while moving the clocks forward prepares us for spring, the resulting lost sleep can wreak havoc on your schedule. Check out our 10 expert-approved transition tips on how to adjust to daylight saving time. 1. Reset your evening routine “Start going to bed and getting up 15 to 30 minutes earlier for two to three nights before DST,” he says Morgan Bettini, MS, RDN, LD/N. Bettini believes that an evening routine prepares the body for a good night’s rest. Here’s…