Sunday 12/19/21
Celebrate National Holly, Look for an Evergreen, Emo, Hard Candy, and Oatmeal Muffin Day.
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Alan Brown Scott, the ophthalmologist credited with developing the drug Botox for medical use, died at the age of 89 on Thursday, his family confirmed to NPR.
Botox, which is derived from what is known as one of the deadliest toxins, was not originally discovered for medical use. It was actually first being developed by Ed Schantz, who was working in the military's biological weapons program. Schantz was the one to first send the toxin to Scott, who wanted to use it for medical purposes.
Scott was looking for a way to help his patients with eye disorders so they wouldn't have to go through extensive surgeries and thought the chemical could help. Specifically, he was aiming to treat people with strabismus, or cross-eyes, and blepharospasm, which is an uncontrollable closure of eyes. Today, it's also used as a treatment to help with migraines, hair loss and drooling.
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Make your house smell amazing and festive this season by boiling some orange peels with 1⁄2 teaspoon of cinnamon and about 4–5 cups of water over medium heat.
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A new eye drop that could replace reading glasses for millions of people who suffer from nearsightedness is on the market. Allergan's Vuity, which is now available with a prescription, is a once-a-day treatment that can help you see up close without affecting your long-range vision. One drop in each eye is said to provide sharper vision for up to 10 hours. (too bad i'm not good at getting drops..it's the equivilant of giving a cat a pill.)
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Run out of hot chocolate mix? Nutella works just as well (if not better). Just add a tablespoon into a glass of milk and throw it in the microwave for a couple minutes. Stir and enjoy the deliciousness.
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