Ever wondered how a country decides the price of new medicines? Spain has been working on an update to how it evaluates and prices drugs for its National Health System (NHS). They've got a plan that stretches from 2019 to 2024. The Advisory Committee on Pharmaceutical Financing (CAPF) has shared som
In 2020, the Food Additives and Flavourings Panel (FAF Panel) took a fresh look at citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (known as E 472c). Alongside this, they reviewed similar substances like acetic and tartaric acid esters (E 472a, b, d, e, f). The FAF Panel was later asked
Imagine trying to understand why some women in Somalia face violence from their partners. It's a sad reality in many places, and Somalia is no exception. We need to dig into the facts to figure out why this happens, so we can hopefully stop it. Let's talk about intimate partner violence, or IPV for
In Ethiopia, where food and water are often scarce due to weather and droughts, the Bowa Dayole masonry gravity dam is set to irrigate nearby farmlands. However, the dam's foundation is made up of complex geological formations, including highly fractured and weathered aphanitic basaltic rock, and we
Imagine this: a man in Las Vegas watches his home back in California burn down, all because of a wildfire. James Borow didn't just witness the destruction through neighbors or news reports. He saw it live on his Tesla's cameras. Talk about a remote disaster! Borow's family home in Pacific Palisades
It was an emotional night for Jimmy Kimmel as he returned to his late-night show after the Los Angeles wildfires. The host opened up about the scary and stressful week the city had been through. "We had to evacuate our studio on Wednesday, " he said, his voice shaking. The fires had come dangerously
As a new administration vows to scrap federal DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) programs, public education faces a big shift. Some people think DEI hurts merit, but it's crucial for fairness. Schools can't stop this work, especially when students' futures depend on it. At Evanston Township Hig
Imagine getting an early warning about a massive wildfire, even before it starts! That’s what Edgar McGregor, a 24-year-old climate scientist, did for thousands of Californians. He runs a small Facebook page called Altadena Weather and Climate. On January 6, he predicted a powerful Santa Ana windsto
In Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, a recent study shed light on the prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV), a common sexually transmitted infection that can cause genital warts and various cancers like cervical, anal, penile, and oropharyngeal. With over 10 million women at risk of HPV-related cervical canc
In the heart of Altadena, the Prata family made a crucial decision to stay behind during the massive Eaton Fire. With winds reaching 80 mph, the fire turned into a firestorm, claiming 24 lives in the Los Angeles region. The Pratas played a vital role in their community, offering invaluable informati
