Distance education has popped up as a big deal in medical schools, promising wider access and up-to-date content. But when COVID-19 hit, lots of students found themselves taking anatomy classes online overnight. This wasn't just a thing in 2020—even natural disasters like the 2023 earthquakes made r
In 2024, Taiwan experienced its hottest year ever, with an average temperature of 24. 97°C (76. 95°F), beating the previous record set in 2020. This heatwave was part of a global trend, with climate change causing extreme weather and costly natural disasters worldwide. Taiwan's Central Weather Admin
Intermittent fasting, often touted as a weight loss and health improvement strategy, faces uncertainty when it comes to its effects on liver function, especially in adults dealing with metabolic disorders. To dig deeper, researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis. They wanted to und
Imagine you're a doctor. You need to know if a patient's cough or sneeze is just a passing thing or a sign of something bigger. That's where machine learning comes in. Researchers created an automatic system to spot sneezes and coughs, sounds that can hint at respiratory problems. The goal? Early di
Ever noticed how people with early breast cancer often get quicker treatments? That's what scientists already know. But what about those with metastatic breast cancer (MBC), where it spreads to other parts of the body? Not much is known about why they face delays in getting care. This study is chang
Imagine a time when the world was much colder and humans were just starting to roam the earth. In a remote cave in Utah, a team of scientists and cavers found something extraordinary: a nearly complete skeleton of a red fox. This isn't just any fox; it's one that lived over 26, 000 years ago, during
Imagine you're a teenager who's moved to a new country. You might face challenges with your oral health, like many immigrant adolescents do. But why is this a big deal? Well, perceived racial discrimination can make things tougher. If you feel you're being treated unfairly because of your race, it m
Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, celebrates its 16th birthday this year. It all started on January 3, 2009, when Satoshi Nakamoto, the credited creator, mined the first Bitcoin block. This event followed the release of the Bitcoin whitepaper in October 2008. The whitepaper laid the groundwork fo
Ever wondered how breathing exercises can help those with long-term health issues? A recent look into different studies found that working our breathing muscles through something called "voluntary isocapnic hyperpnoea" can be a safe and helpful tool for patients with chronic diseases. This wasn't a
President Joe Biden and the first lady, Jill Biden, are set to visit New Orleans on Monday. The purpose of their visit is to meet with the families of those affected by the tragic Bourbon Street incident that occurred on New Year's Day. An Army veteran driving a truck caused the deaths of 14 people
