Henry Ford, the man behind America's iconic car brand, also had a thing for tractors. Back in the early 1900s, he created an experimental tractor called the "automotive plow. " By 1917, Ford introduced the Fordson tractor, and the company started making farming equipment. Ford tractors like the 9N,
In the heart of southern Lao PDR, a silent killer lurks in the form of cholangiocarcinoma (CCA), a deadly liver cancer. This disease is, in part, caused by a tiny parasite called Opisthorchis viverrini (OV). People in high-risk rural communities often eat raw or undercooked river fish, which can car
Ever wondered how head injuries affect our brains and behavior? One thing we know is that repeated head hits can lead to a brain disease called Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). CTE is often linked to contact sports like football and military service. While people with CTE sometimes show incre
Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford professor known for criticizing U. S. COVID-19 policies, has been chosen by President-elect Trump to lead the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The NIH, with a budget of $47. 3 billion, is the country's main funder for medical research. Bhattacharya's appointment come
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford professor who criticized pandemic lockdowns, to head the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Bhattacharya, 56, is known for his support of herd immunity and his opposition to vaccine mandates. He co-authored the Great Barringt
Did you know that some dementia patients might exhibit autistic traits in their younger years? Sounds curious, right? Let's explore a case where this happened. A person passed away and, upon autopsy, their brain showed signs of a type of dementia called behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia (bv
Remember when Miami Dolphins' quarterback Tua Tagovailoa faced brutal cold in the wildcard game against the Kansas City Chiefs? That game was one of the coldest in NFL history, with temperatures dropping to -4 degrees Fahrenheit and wind chills making it feel like -27 degrees. For players from sunny
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is advancing quickly, but the rules are all over the place. With the upcoming Trump administration planning to keep its hands off, the U. S. has a messy mix of state rules or no rules at all for AI. Some say the president-elect might appoint an "AI czar" to handle federa
Imagine you're a basketball coach like John Wooden, known for his UCLA wins. But what did he really care about? Not just victories, but helping players grow as individuals. This isn't just a sports story, it's a lesson for educators too. Too often, teachers focus on grades as the main measure of suc
Diclofenac, a popular nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), has been a topic of concern during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is because it can worsen the disease by causing oxidative stress and mitochondrial problems. COVID-19 is known for its hyperinflammation, and diclofenac might make this w
