Chennai's roads are busy with motorcycles. But not all riders wear helmets. Why? A study looked into this. It wanted to see how much riders know about helmets. And what they think about using them. Helmets save lives. They cut down head injuries and deaths in crashes. But many riders still don't us
Parasites are a big problem for sheep and goats. They can make animals sick and hurt farm productivity. One of the worst parasites is Haemonchus contortus. It's a tiny worm that lives in the stomach of sheep and goats. Farmers use drugs to kill these worms. But now, the worms are fighting back. They
In Lahore Zoo, 15 olive baboons faced a common problem: roundworm infections. These baboons, part of the Cercopithecoidea family, often struggle with health issues in captivity, especially due to parasites. To tackle this, a study was set up to test two deworming medicines: mebendazole and levamisol
"Get Shorty" has landed on HBO Max, and it's a gem worth exploring. This isn't just any crime comedy; it's a clever mix of gangsters and Hollywood that keeps you hooked. The story kicks off with Chili Palmer, a Miami loan shark played by John Travolta, who finds himself in a tight spot with a rival
The 157th Belmont Stakes is set to kick off at Saratoga, with a scheduled start time of around 7:04 p. m. This year's event is highly anticipated, as it features a rematch between Sovereignty, the Kentucky Derby winner, and Journalism, the Preakness champion. The race is expected to be intense, with
Parasitic worms, or nematodes, cause a lot of trouble. They bring on various diseases in animals and even in humans. The drugs used to fight these pests, known as anthelmintics, are becoming less effective. This is due to the worms developing resistance to these treatments. So, finding new ways to t
Farmers often depend on anthelmintics to manage gastrointestinal worms in sheep. However, there is a growing concern about the increasing resistance of these worms to the drugs. This has led to calls for more sustainable methods of control. To understand why farmers might be hesitant to adopt the
Pigeons, often kept for fun or competition, can harbor a surprising number of intestinal parasites. These worms, including nematodes and cestodes, pose a threat not just to the birds but also to local wildlife and even humans. To tackle this issue, a close look was taken at the prevalence of these p
In Denmark, a recent study looked at how well ivermectin works against strongylid worms in horses. These worms are everywhere and can make horses very sick. One big problem is that these worms are getting resistant to the drugs meant to kill them. Some countries in Europe have made rules to limit ho
Bicycle riding is a popular activity among young people in the U. S. However, it also tops the list of youth sports-related head injuries. Helmets are a must for cyclists, but not all helmets are created equal. Current safety standards focus on limiting head acceleration, but they don't compare how
