Electroacupuncture at Lianquan point restores post-stroke swallowing function
Swallowing is a complex act requiring precise coordination of the mouth, throat, and voice box. After a stroke,…
Australia’s diphtheria outbreak shows why boosters, antibiotics, and better housing all matter
A 131-case outbreak reveals how a vaccine-preventable disease regained a foothold in the Northern Territory, exposing the urgent…
Specialized care helps child thrive despite chronic swallowing disorder
Today, 11-year-old Logan Fitzpatrick of Malverne, New York, spends his time playing baseball, practicing tae kwon do, painting,…
Medical imaging could improve precision diagnosis of aggressive head and neck tumors
Medical imaging routinely used in cancer care may hold far more biological information than previously thought. An international…
Bioengineered chewing gum reduces cancer-linked oral microbes
Researchers led by Henry Daniell of the School of Dental Medicine have shown that extracts from bioengineered chewing gum reduce the levels…
Nasal COVID vaccine boost increases IgA responses linked to variant neutralisation
A novel nasal booster approach may help close the gap between systemic vaccination and infection-blocking mucosal immunity, offering…
Transforming throat signals into speech for stroke patients
By reading subtle throat vibrations and pulse signals, a lightweight AI-powered choker helps stroke survivors communicate more smoothly,…
Wearable device enables natural speech in stroke patients with dysarthria
Researchers have developed a wearable, comfortable and washable device called Revoice that could help people regain the ability…
Nasal spray sold nationwide recalled. See impacted products.
Something you bought was just recalled. What does that mean? What happens when something you purchase is recalled?…
Walgreens nasal spray recalled over bacteria contamination
Corrections & Clarifications: An earlier version of this story included a video, which has been removed, that incorrectly…
Does the decongestant in your medicine cabinet actually work?
How to organize your medicine cabinet Store your medicine in a cool, dry and dark place. Problem Solved…
Type 2 diabetes patients face an elevated risk of hearing loss
As the United States observes American Diabetes Month this November, a comprehensive study published in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, the peer-reviewed…