Cancer cells have a sneaky way of hiding from our immune system. One of their tricks involves a molecule called human leukocyte antigen G, or HLA-G for short. Normally, HLA-G helps keep the immune system from attacking our own bodies. But in cancer, this molecule goes rogue. It creates a sort of inv
Mental well-being is a basic human right, but in Indonesia, it often takes a back seat. The Indonesian government and public haven't placed mental health at the top of their priority lists. This situation has led experts to push for a greater understanding of mental health issues among Indonesians.
Ever thought about why some groups are left out of health research? Let's talk about Black women in Wisconsin and urinary incontinence. You might be wondering, what's that got to do with anything? Well, it turns out, Black women are often missing from studies about pelvic floor disorders. Why is tha
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform public health. But to make the most of it, everyone should be part of the conversation. Think about it like this: public health experts have given us life-changing innovations, like vaccines and clean water. Now, they're facing a big challe
Flavors and tastes are what make meat so appealing to us. They're the main reasons why we pick one cut over another or choose beef over chicken. This look into the meat industry explores both old and new ways of creating these delicious sensations. Traditional methods like aging and marinating are s
Did you know that pollution can make allergies worse? It's true! Dirty air from cars and factories can worsen asthma and stuffy noses from allergies. Even inside our homes, things like mold and chemicals can trigger allergic reactions. On top of that, climate change is making seasonal allergies even
You might think tech tariffs are designed to bring jobs back home. But in reality, they're just shifting manufacturing to other countries. Take a Chinese company selling data center cables. They have factories in China and Thailand. Why Thailand? Because the U. S. slapped a 20% tariff on Chinese pro
Imagine a world leader visiting a war zone. That's exactly what happened when the U. K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto stepped into Kyiv on Thursday. To add to the tension, Russia chose that same day to launch air strikes on Ukraine's capital. This wasn't a o
In Michigan, there's a special group called the Michigan Arthroplasty Registry Collaborative Quality Initiative (MARCQI) that keeps an eye on knee replacements. They recently found something interesting about the Biomet Vanguard XP bicruciate-retaining total knee implant. This implant is designed to
Bitcoin's skyrocketing value has caught the attention of pension funds, traditionally cautious investors. Even conservative trustees are curious, thanks to bitcoin's dramatic rise last year. Some pension funds in the US and abroad have started dabbling in crypto, hoping to score big returns. Experts
