In the bustling year of 1858, the renowned Hungarian writer Mór Jókai found himself grappling with a severe chest disease. This health challenge prompted him to seek an unusual yet historic treatment option in the medical realm. At a time when conventional cures were the norm, Jókai opted for a radi
The Ethiopian government has a big plan to tackle malnutrition over the next ten years, called the Food and Nutrition Strategy (FNS 2021-2030). Experts did some math to figure out how much money is needed to make this plan happen. They found out that it would cost around US$2. 55 billion over ten ye
Imagine a world where people come together to heal from traumatic experiences. This is what's happening in Rwanda, thanks to a unique model called Community-Based Social Healing (CBSH). Created by the Ubuntu Centre for Peace, this approach combines therapies that focus on breath, body, and mind, alo
Have you ever thought about how doctors extract information from chest X-rays? Usually, they follow fixed rules to label images. But these labels often aren't the best. They sometimes just show if something's there or not. Even smart computers using these rules face problems. Now, scientists have a
Imagine being stuck in a mysterious town, trapped by something supernatural. That’s the setting of the show 'From'. Recently, the series introduced a twist that fans of 'Lost' will find familiar: time travel. It’s not just a coincidence that 'From' and 'Lost' share similar storylines and creative mi
Airplanes have a big job ahead of them: cutting down on their climate change effects. But it's tricky because we don't know much about what the best ways to do that are. We're not sure how well low-emission fuels will work on a large scale, or how to deal with things like contrails that also affect
You know how sometimes people don’t take their medicines as they should? Well, this can be a big problem for folks with heart diseases, especially in places like Mexico, Thailand, and China. A recent study looked into what could happen if these patients took their meds properly. The results? Big sav
You've probably heard of faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) for severe Clostridioides difficile infections (CDI). It's typically suggested after three or more infection episodes. But what if we start FMT earlier, during the first or second episode? Could it save us money and reduce hospital vis
Dave Portnoy, the CEO of Barstool Sports, has decided to leave the "BFFs" podcast by the end of the year. He announced his departure on the "Unnamed Show, " expressing that he wasn't keen on the podcast's topics anymore. The show, co-hosted by Brianna LaPaglia and Josh Richards, often focuses on tee
Last Thursday, Vancouver police took one person into custody as part of a hate crime investigation. The arrest happened during a search of a home in the 1800 block of East 1st Avenue. The person was later released while the investigation continues. Police are looking into a possible violation of Can
