First, imagine a tiny microorganism, Lactobacterium plantarum, which is a type of bacteria. It has a big job in the world of chicken feed. This is not an ordinary bacteria. It has a unique skill, fermentation. Fermentation is a process where bacteria changes certain substances into useful ones. No
People are often motivated by cash, even for something as important as vaccinations. In the case of COVID-19 vaccines, previous studies have shown that financial bonuses raise the number of people who get the shot. These studies concluded that the direct impact of cash incentives could be small but
A fresh TV show is back on Netflix. If you're into real-life drama, it's a must-watch. The series is based on a real-life case of a beautiful Australian, Belle Gibson. She was a renowned Instagrammer with a wellness empire. Younger people might not know but back in the day, social media was differen
The story starts with the arrest of a man who had been hiding from the law in Texas for over two weeks. The man's name is Andrew Taake. He was not your average fugitive from justice; he was part of the group of more than 1, 500 people who were pardoned by President Donald Trump for participating in
Brains are super important, and wear and tear from injuries and stress can impact them a long time. These are not just problems for brain experts. ICU caregivers and anesthesiologists have to pay attention and act; People who work in these areas don’t only face the possibility of medical errors.
Cities and smaller regional towns have very different views on how to provide the best shots to their babies. The main question on everybody's mind revolves around, "Will private payments cost many to the parents? " This is a challenge with new technology. But people in Australia have been quick to
Nigeria's vibrant mix of cultures and religions often triggers severe judgment against those who identify differently to what is commonly seen as the norm. This leads to harsh treatment and unfair policies that are painfully obvious to queer men. These men face years of unfair treatment. Unhealth
Why don't healthcare workers always use protective gear during epidemics? Is it about attitude, skills, or something else? Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in Iran tried to find out. This wasn't just a regular study. It was all about how to better understand and predict the behavior of healthca
Imagine if there were drugs that could tackle brain diseases in a whole new way. Brain diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's are tough. They cause brain cells to die. Most drugs out there just treat the symptoms. They don't fix the root cause. This is where hybrid drugs come in. These are specia
Imagine tiny soldiers, smaller than you can see, fighting cancer. These soldiers are made from lipids, the same stuff that's in your body's cells. They're called solid lipid nanoparticles, or SLNs. These SLNs are a new way to deliver medicine to cancer cells. They do this without the problems that c
