A long time ago, people lived on the Ryukyu Islands near Japan. No one knows how they got there. The trip was tough because of a super strong ocean current called the Kuroshio Current. To figure it out, scientists built a boat like the ones from that time and tried the journey themselves. They used
In the past, vaccines had a big problem: bacteria could grow in them and make people sick. To stop this, a preservative called thimerosal was added to vaccines in the 1930s. It worked well for a long time, and the only issues were minor reactions at the injection site. But in 1999, health officials
Aaron Sorkin is back with a fresh take on the Facebook story. This time, he's not just writing but also directing a follow-up to his Oscar-winning film, The Social Network. The new project, titled The Social Network Part II, is in the works at Sony Pictures. It's not a direct sequel but more of a co
Nurses are at the frontline of healthcare, and AI is becoming a big part of their jobs. It's not just about using new tech; it's about understanding how AI works and how it can help or hurt patient care. Nurses need to know the basics of AI, like what it can do and where it might go wrong. AI can b
M3GAN 2. 0 takes the fun of its predecessor and cranks it up a notch. This time, the story dives into a world where AI isn't just a bit naughty but downright evil. There's a new android in town, Amelia, who wants to take over the world. M3GAN, the beloved AI from the first movie, is back to stop her
More places are allowing euthanasia and assisted suicide. This means doctors and nurses can refuse to help, which is called conscientious objection. Some people think this is okay. They say it protects the rights of medical workers. Others disagree. They argue it stops patients from getting the care
A nurse practitioner with a background in pediatrics and family medicine is set to discuss thimerosal in flu vaccines at a meeting of new CDC vaccine advisers. Lyn Redwood, former president of the anti-vaccine group Children’s Health Defense, will present on this topic, raising eyebrows among public
Sexual orientation change efforts, or SOCE, have sparked intense discussions. But the reality is that the evidence is scattered and confusing. Some recent findings hint at minor changes in sexual attraction and behavior among a group of religious men. However, these results are not groundbreaking. T
The digital world is getting more intimate, and AI is leading the charge. Meet Jordan, an AI-powered "digital twin" of former British glamour model Katie Price. This AI can chat, flirt, and even act out fantasies, all without needing sleep or food. It's like having a personal companion who's always
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been around for thousands of years. It is a holistic approach to health that focuses on the whole person, not just the symptoms. One of the key aspects of TCM is syndrome differentiation. This is the process of identifying patterns of disharmony in the body. It
