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Why Do Nepali Teens Make Certain Choices About Sex?

January 4, 2025

Let's talk about why young people in Nepal make the choices they do about sex. It's a big deal, especially when you think about how culture, money, and learning about sex play a huge part. This look into what influences these choices among Nepali teens is important for everyone to understand. Cultu

technology

Check Your Chrome Extensions: 33 Are Stealing Data

January 3, 2025

Over the holiday season, while everyone was celebrating, a group of researchers discovered that 33 Chrome extensions in Google's Web Store had been stealing data for up to 18 months. These extensions affected around 2. 6 million devices. One such extension, used by 400, 000 people, was updated with

health

Why Do Some People Face More Amputations?

January 3, 2025

Did you know that your race, where you live, and how much money you make can actually play a big role in whether you might lose a limb? Let's talk about something called chronic limb-threatening ischemia, which is a fancy term for when blood circulation is really poor in your leg. Because of this, s

environment

Coca Crops and Poverty in Colombia: Nariño's Story

January 3, 2025

Have you ever wondered why some areas are hit harder by poverty and illegal activities? Let's explore this through the lens of Nariño, a region in Colombia. With a Gini index of 0. 556 in 2022, Colombia is one of the most unequal countries in Latin America. Nariño, located in the southwest, faces ex

education

Game Play and Social Meaning: A New Way to Study Language

January 2, 2025

Imagine diving into a video game where your choices reveal hidden social meanings. Scientists found a fresh approach to studying these meanings by swapping out classic scales with strategic gameplay. They designed a textual role-playing game using the Ren'Py engine, enhancing the old "matched-guise

health

Ethiopia's Fertility Risks: A Socioeconomic Tale

January 2, 2025

In Ethiopia, certain behaviors during pregnancy can lead to serious problems. These include having babies too close together, starting or ending childbearing too early or late, and having many children. These are called high-risk fertility behaviors (HRFB). Understanding why some people do this more

health

COVID and Future Sick Days: What We Need to Know

January 2, 2025

Ever thought about how COVID-19 might affect your work days in the future? A new study found that having COVID could make you more likely to take sick days. But get this—it's not the same for everyone. The study showed that people from lower-income groups might need more sick days after COVID than t

health

Cooking with Wood: How It's Linked to TB in Indian Homes

January 2, 2025

In Indian homes, burning stuff like wood and crop waste for cooking is a big part of why people get tuberculosis (TB). It's not just poverty or where you live that causes TB – the smoke from these fuels is also a major factor, making up about 26% of cases. This study, done between 2019 and 2021, loo

health

Depression and Job Stress: A Closer Look at China's Workforce

December 30, 2024

Have you ever thought about how your job might affect your mental health? In China, this is a big deal right now. With more people feeling depressed and jobs getting harder to find, it's time to take a serious look at how work conditions are playing a role. You might have heard that people with high

sports

Nordic Walking's Global Impact: A Sociological Look

December 28, 2024

Ever wondered why Nordic Walking, that activity where you walk with poles, has become such a big deal around the world? Let's dive into what's making it so popular and the values it brings to the table. First off, it's not just about the exercise. Sure, Nordic Walking gives you a full-body workout,