The Japanese media buzzed with a significant health announcement in February 2019. Chiemi Hori, a well-known singer, shared that she was battling stage IV tongue cancer. This type of cancer is particularly aggressive and advanced. The news spread quickly, reaching many people across the country. Thi
The Global Financing Facility (GFF) is a big deal in the world of global health. It was set up in 2015 to get more money flowing into health and nutrition for mothers, babies, kids, and teens. But how well is it really doing? It is hard to say. The GFF has been around for a while, but not many peo
The mental health care system in Germany faces a significant challenge: unfair treatment of some patients. This isn't just about one group. It's about how different forms of unfairness overlap and affect people in complex ways. This is what experts call intersectionality. It's a way to understand ho
The basking shark, a colossal fish that feeds on plankton, has long been thought to be a cold-blooded creature. However, recent studies have hinted that this giant might have some warm-blooded traits. To dive deeper, researchers compared the basking shark's heat-generating and heat-retaining tissues
Silence echoed from the Kremlin as the deadline for Ukraine's ceasefire demand came and went. This was a clear call for a 30-day ceasefire by Monday, May 12. The request came from Ukraine and its European allies, with a stern warning for Russia. If Russia did not agree, fresh sanction
Plant-based diets are becoming more common, but they can lead to gaps in essential nutrients. This is especially true for pregnant women, nursing mothers, and young children. The body needs more nutrients during these stages, so it's crucial to fill any gaps with the right supplements. A recent loo
Doctors often rely on tests to figure out what's wrong with a patient. But how often do they guess right just by using their brains and what they see? Not many people have looked into this. So, a group decided to check how well doctors in a hospital's internal medicine department do at this. The
Fencing is a sport that has captured the interest of athletes worldwide. It is common to see competitions happening on tough floors, especially in the United States. These hard surfaces, often found in convention centers, can lead to injuries from the high-impact moves fencers make, like the lunge.
Foreign investments often involve building new factories or power plants in other countries. This is known as greenfield investment. It brings fresh money and jobs to the host country. A recent study looked into how these investments spread across the globe in two big areas: making stuff (manufactur
In today's world, screens are everywhere and they are a big part of kids' lives. This is true even in rural areas where resources are limited. The way kids use screens and how they interact with adults while using them can really affect how they grow and learn. This is a big deal, but it hasn't g
