In China, marriage is changing. People are increasingly choosing partners with similar education levels. This isn't just about finding someone with the same degree. It's about how this trend affects money and opportunities. This trend is called educational assortative mating. It's becoming
Doctors are starting to ask about more than just your physical health during check-ups. They might ask about your home, job, or even if you have enough food. This isn't about being nosy. It's about understanding that your health is affected by more than just what's happening inside your body. These
Turkey's health system has always been a mix of public and private services. Public hospitals, private hospitals, private polyclinics, and private physician practices all play a role. The Ministry of Health keeps an eye on all these services, making sure they meet certain standards. This mix of publ
The immune system is like a superhero squad, always on the lookout for invaders like pathogens and cancer cells. It's the adaptive immune system, with its T cells and B cells, that's really good at recognizing and taking out these bad guys. So, knowing exactly how many of these immune cells are arou
Amino acids are the building blocks for many processes in animals. They help in building muscles, organs, and even the immune system. This is why they are crucial for the health and growth of animals. In the past, people focused on giving animals crude protein. But now, scientists know that animals
Lion-head geese are fascinating creatures. Scientists wanted to understand what makes them different in size and weight. They used a powerful tool called whole-genome sequencing. This tool helps to find tiny changes in the genes called copy number variations (CNVs). These CNVs can make animals look
Let's dive into the world of traditional Chinese medicine and explore the surprising benefits of a classic remedy called Shaoyao Gancao Decoction, or SGD for short. This isn't your average herbal tea; it's a powerful blend of two specific herbs: Paeoniae Radix Alba and Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma.
Imagine a world where kids have the power to fix unfair systems. That's exactly what a recent study explored. Researchers wanted to see how children handle inequality. They created a game where kids could move resources around. The resources were divided into four categories: basic needs like food a
Imagine this: a group called DOGE, created to boost government efficiency, is pushing to access IRS data systems during tax season. This isn't just any data; we're talking about highly sensitive personal and financial information of over 100 million people and businesses. These systems are complex a
Imagine a world where everyone, regardless of their location or wealth, can access the healthcare they need. This is the dream of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). To make this dream a reality, countries need to figure out how to fund healthcare in a way that's fair for everyone. This is where the co
