South Asia is facing a significant health challenge. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are on the rise. These are long-term conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. They are not passed from person to person like the flu or COVID-19. Instead, they develop over time and are often linked to
The landscape of Cambodia's capital, Phnom Penh, is changing rapidly. Chinese influence is becoming more visible. Streets are now adorned with Chinese signs. One of the most notable changes is the ring road encircling the city. It was officially renamed Xi Jinping Boulevard last year. This road
The Asian corn borer is a serious threat to corn crops in Asia. This pest has a knack for developing resistance to genetically modified crops. These crops produce insecticidal proteins from a bacterium called Bacillus thuringiensis, or Bt for short. To stay ahead of these pests, scientists need to u
The Denisovans were a group of ancient humans that roamed the Earth from around 370, 000 years ago until at least 30, 000 years ago. They are thought to be closely related to Neanderthals. Most of what we know about them comes from a few broken bones found in Siberia and China. A recent study has ad
Fibrous dysplasia is a rare condition that affects bones. It can cause problems in the skeleton, including the femur, which is the thighbone. Usually, doctors treat this condition with surgery. However, traditional surgery can be quite invasive. It often leads to more tissue damage, incomplete remov
The quest to tackle racial disparities has long been hindered by the way data is collected. For years, different racial groups have been lumped together, making it tough to spot and address specific issues within these communities. Recently, there's been a push to break down these groups into smalle
The human brain is a complex network of regions. It is responsible for many tasks, including language. For bilinguals, the question of how the brain stores and processes two languages has long been a topic of interest. Two individuals who spoke both Basque and Spanish provided a unique opportunity t
A big change came to global markets. Stocks in Asia and futures in the U. S. took a hit. This followed a major announcement from the U. S. President. He said he would raise tariffs on imports from many countries. This included close allies like Japan and South Korea. Japan faced a 24% tariff. South
The Boston Diagnostic Aphasia Examination, or BDAE-2, is a well-known tool used to diagnose speech disorders. In Serbia, it has been in use for a while, but there is a lack of information on how well it works for Serbian speakers. A recent study set out to change that. Researchers wanted to see if t
High blood pressure among teens in Asia is becoming a big worry. It's not just a problem for adults anymore. This issue is linked to serious heart problems later in life. Plus, it adds extra strain on healthcare systems. Most studies have focused on adults, so there's a gap in understanding how teen
