You might think of petroleum as just something that fuels our cars. But in the Khuzestan province of Iran, it's also used to fight off the desert. Farmers cover their soil with petroleum to stop wind erosion, a process called mulching. This study found that while this method works, it also comes wit
You might know that chromium can cause trouble for plants like pearl millet, making it tough for them to grow well. But what if they had a secret weapon? Researchers discovered that when they added zinc and iron together, the plants got much stronger. They could tolerate more chromium and even absor
Scientists recently tried something new with tambaqui fish, a type of Amazonian fish. They added different amounts of an essential oil from a plant called Croton conduplicatus to their food. This oil has certain compounds like 1, 8-Cineole, p-Cymene, and α-Phellandrene. The fish were fed this specia
A collegiate track and field athlete from a top-tier division started experiencing mysterious shin pain halfway through her season. Doctors diagnosed her with medial tibial stress syndrome, a common overuse injury. They prescribed a mix of exercises, reduced training, and pain management techniques.
Imagine trying to figure out where all your pocket money goes. Now, replace "pocket money" with "healthcare budget" and "you" with "Australia's healthcare system. " That's what this new study is about. They've come up with a clever method called "cost mining" to dig into the costs of colorectal canc
You might think whooping cough is a thing of the past, but think again. This nasty infection is making a comeback, and health officials are worried. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that whooping cough cases are at a decade-high, with six times more cases this year compar
A group of scientists have discovered something interesting about our brains. They found that our brains age the most at three specific ages: 57, 70, and 78. This means that our minds might start to slow down a bit more during these years. The team looked at over 10, 000 adults' brain scans and chec
Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) is all about matching up what med students learn with what they'll actually do on the job. Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) are a big part of that, helping with feedback and growth. But what do the people involved—like doctors, nurses, and students
Have you ever thought about how your living conditions might affect your mental health? For Chinese international students returning home, this is a real concern, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent study looked into how these students feel about changes in where they live, their plans
Process tracing—a technique borrowed from policy studies—has gained popularity in health research. It helps scientists dig deeper into complex health systems, especially when studying specific cases like a country's health policies. A recent review dived into how this method is used in health resear
