You might think that everyone who's been around sick cows is getting tested for bird flu. But that's not happening. A recent study found that some farm workers have been infected with H5N1 and didn't even know it! Farm workers are at a high risk because they're always around sick cows. But not ever
Scientists developed two models to figure out how many people get Lyme disease, also known as Lyme borreliosis (LB), each year. One model looked at blood samples from humans to find out how many people have been infected with the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. This model accounted for mistakes i
In the heart of Ethiopia, Debre Markos University is buzzing with health science students who are increasingly turning to mobile health apps for managing their well-being. With smartphones becoming a staple among the youth, these apps offer a flexible way to promote healthy lifestyles without the co
Cryptocurrencies, once hailed as innovations to revolutionize finance, have a hidden side. While their trading aspect has garnered much attention, the psychological impact on investors often goes overlooked. Unlike traditional currencies, cryptocurrencies aren't controlled by banks or governments. T
Ever wondered how friends influence our health choices? In China, a recent survey found that peers have a big impact on the habits of middle-aged and older adults. But here's where it gets interesting - the internet plays a unique role in all this. It acts like a moderator, tweaking how peer pressur
Cat owners know that injuries can happen, and they often worry about infections. Scientists recently found that using platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) can speed up the healing process in cats. PRF is a mix of cells and growth factors that can promote quicker wound recovery. To understand how it works, res
Scientists have come up with two ways to estimate how many people get Lyme disease, also known as Lyme borreliosis (LB). The first method looks at how many people have antibodies against the bacteria that cause Lyme disease, Borrelia, in their blood. They fix any mistakes in the tests that might say
A rare and more infectious strain of mpox, initially found in Congo, has now spread within a household in the UK, marking the first cluster outside Africa. Health officials report four cases, including the first patient who traveled from countries with ongoing outbreaks. This variant is believed to
Ever been in a chat group where everyone starts with different views? Scientists used the Deffuant model to study this on a social media-like network. They found that over time, people's opinions tend to move towards the average of their starting points. This is known as "focusing. " Just like when
For many years, Chile has been known for its political stability. The country's political system is divided into two main coalitions. The center-left Concertation, which includes parties like the Socialist Party (PS), Christian Democratic Party (DC), and Party for Democracy (PPD), ruled from 1990 to
