You might be wondering how much a knee replacement surgery costs in Guangdong, China, and how these costs have changed over time. Well, let's dive into that. In Guangdong Province, there was a big change in how medical supplies were bought. This is called the National Volume-based Procurement Polic
Fifty years after the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. , the U. S. government has finally decided to release all related records. The President believes transparency is crucial for the public to understand these historic events be
This year's Oscar nominations have taken the world by storm, with a record-breaking number of international films and performances. The wildfires in L. A. might have delayed the voting process, but they didn't stop the global influence from shining through. For the first time ever, two films are up
"You Gotta Believe" is a sports film that's been making waves on Netflix. It tells the story of a youth baseball team, the Westside All-Stars, who dedicate their season to their coach's terminally ill dad. Actor Luke Wilson plays Bobby Ratliff, the father, while Greg Kinnear portrays the coach, Jon
Shoulder pain can be a real bummer. One common type is subacromial pain syndrome (SAPS). There are lots of treatments out there, but they all have small to moderate effects. This means it can be tough for patients and healthcare providers to pick the best one. A recent study wanted to find out what
Ever heard of nanosheets that are just a few atoms thick but packed with amazing light-absorbing abilities? Scientists have made such nanosheets using a mix of gallium arsenide and aluminum gallium arsenide, called GaAs/AlGaAs. These super-thin nanosheets have special light properties that make them
In today’s digital era, health research heavily relies on digital data. This shift calls for teamwork across different fields to tackle the tricky methods and hurdles that come with this data. Typically, health research follows a clear, step-by-step path, while data science takes a more flexible, ex
Researchers checked how cows from South Dakota (SD) and Texas (TX) grew and changed when finished in either state. They divided 190 heifers (weighing around 483 kg from SD and 425 kg from TX) into four groups based on their origin and finishing location. They weighed the heifers regularly, and some
The Tennessee Titans hold the coveted No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Many fans and analysts expect them to choose a quarterback, but there's a surprising twist in the air. The Titans recently hired Mike Borgonzi as their new general manager, and he's bringing a fresh perspective. During a recent
Scientists often use genetic data to figure out how closely related different organisms are. One common way they do this is by using something called a Markov substitution model. This model helps them understand how changes, or substitutions, happen in molecular sequences over time. The general time
