Health officials are warning about fake Botox. What to look for
Fake versions of Botox have popped up in California, raising alarm among public health officials who warn that counterfeit versions of the injections can lead to symptoms such as slurred speech and breathing problems. “Counterfeit or incorrectly administered Botox, even…
What Is a Printed Circuit Board?
Printed Circuit Board A printed circuit board is the foundation of many electronic devices, mechanically supporting and electrically connecting the components. It is made of laminate material and contains conductive pathways that connect different parts of the device, printed or…
Solar storm could disrupt communications, bring northern lights to California
A different kind of storm could complicate this weekend’s plans. For the first time since January 2005, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has issued a severe geomagnetic storm watch for Friday evening. The category G4 watch from NOAA’s…
Does zinc really help shorten a cold? It’s hard to say
You feel a cold coming on, or maybe it’s already upon you: the telltale cough, sore throat and stuffy head. You swing by the drugstore, where a shelf full of over-the-counter products containing the mineral zinc claim to be able…
Deadly overdoses stopped surging among L.A. County homeless people
Year after year, Los Angeles County has seen devastating losses on its streets as homeless people bedding down in tents, under tarps and on sidewalks died of drug overdoses at soaring rates. Now a newly released report shows that the…
What parasite might Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have had in his brain?
Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has made various claims about his health over the years, but the most shocking came Wednesday when it was revealed that Kennedy once insisted that a worm ate a portion of his brain over…
Parent burnout is real. Here’s what you can do about it
It’s been several years since kids returned to their classrooms and workers went back to their offices. We dine indoors at restaurants and don’t hesitate to board a plane for a family trip. COVID-19 isn’t disrupting our lives like it…
What is the typical aspect ratio for microvia buried via holes?
Typical aspect ratio for microvia buried via holes In printed circuit boards (PCB), microvias are conductive holes used to connect layers within the board. Microvias are smaller than standard plated through vias, or PTV, which are regular holes that are…
Bill could end holdup for studies on psychedelics, addiction treatment
California lawmakers could soon clear a governmental logjam that has held up dozens of studies related to addiction treatment, psychedelics or other federally restricted drugs. The holdup revolves around the Research Advisory Panel of California, established decades ago to vet…
Mother’s loss launches a global effort to fight antibiotic resistance
In November 2017, days after her daughter Mallory Smith died from a drug-resistant infection at the age of 25, Diane Shader Smith typed a password into Mallory’s laptop. At this point, keeping myself alive is a full-fledged mission, enlisting all…