Shaquille O'Neal thinks dunking will boost WNBA ratings. But former NBA champ John Salley has a different view. On the Really No Really podcast, Salley said the WNBA's popularity is rising because women's basketball focuses on fundamentals. Unlike the NBA, which is dealing with a viewership decline
In Bangladesh, the discussion around contraception often includes women empowerment. But is that the only factor at play? Let's dig into the 2017-2018 Demographic Health Survey to see what's really going on. Women empowerment is a big deal. It's not just about fairness; it's also linked to achievin
Michael Jordan is a basketball legend known for his silence on politics. His former teammate, Scottie Pippen, shares that Jordan preferred to lead by example and avoid the gray area of politics. The public rarely heard Jordan's political views, except once when he said, "Republicans buy sneakers, to
In the biomedical field, optical sensors play a crucial role in measuring cell parameters without labels. However, traditional optical probes require a lot of data to function correctly, which can be tedious to collect. Additionally, many professionals struggle to trust and troubleshoot complex mode
Last week, the NBA had to cancel a few games due to the wildfires in Los Angeles and bad weather in Atlanta. On Wednesday, the league announced new dates for some of those games. This change affects nine teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets,
Tuberculosis, a serious lung infection, remains a global health concern. Experts from various countries have weighed in on how migrants should be screened for this disease. Their perspectives are crucial in shaping national policies. One key point of debate is the frequency of screening. Some exper
Have you ever thought about how robots learn? Well, they use models that humans create, and these models can be biased. This means the robots might copy the unfairness we see in society. For example, they might treat some people worse than others based on things like race or gender. This is a big pr
Even with robust efforts to improve healthcare quality, learning from patient safety incidents stays tough. A recent study took a look at the social, political, and organizational factors that make learning from these incidents so tricky. It's not just about fixing mistakes; it's about understanding
Caroline Darian, the daughter of Gisèle Pelicot, has revealed her belief that her father drugged her and possibly raped her too. This shocking revelation came out during a major trial in France, where her father, Dominique Pelicot, and 49 others were found guilty of raping or sexually assaulting Gis
Ever wondered what people involved in healthcare think about new pharmacists prescribing medicines right after they graduate? Well, a recent study took a deep dive into this topic. The General Pharmaceutical Council has changed the rules, allowing new pharmacists to prescribe from the moment they st
