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Salt Policy's Impact on Health in South Africa.

February 5, 2025

South Africa has a big problem with high blood pressure, and salt is a key contributor. Salt is hidden in many foods. Reduction of salt in our diet is crucial to fix this problem. The South African government has stepped in with laws to lower the salt content in the food we eat.

health

Light and Pupils: What Happens to a Dog's Eye with Heartworm Pills?

February 5, 2025

Have you ever thought about how taking heartworm pills might affect a dog's eyes? Scientists decided to investigate the impact of a certain type of heartworm prevention, known as oral macrocyclic lactones, on the eyes and the pupil response to light in dogs. In a nutshell, they tried to see

science

Moon's Mysterious Chasms

February 5, 2025

Billions of years ago, a massive asteroid crash landed on Earth's moon. The asteroid tore two gigantic channels into the lunar surface. These massive chasms were created in a area on the back side of the moon. The asteroid measured about 15 miles across and blasted its way through the moon's cr

health

What's the Damage? How Bad Calcification Makes Coronary Stenting Tricky

February 5, 2025

Imagine a heart clogged with cholesterol buildup, that is what doctors need to navigate. Now, think of a tougher scene, where calcium deposits bulge out like stones in the middle of the path. These are called calcified nodules, a specific kind of plaque that can mess things up when doctors try to

technology

A Silent Billionaire’s Return to Guangdong

February 3, 2025

In the southern Chinese province of Guangdong, a local billionaire made a quiet yet impactful return. Liang Wenfeng, a 40-year-old math genius and hedge fund owner of High-Flyer, and his bodyguards, quietly slipped into the province for Lunar New Year celebrations. Wenfeng's homecoming was a big

health

The Hidden Game: Private Sector and Elderly Care in China

February 2, 2025

In China, elderly healthcare is a big deal. But it's got some serious issues. Quality of care is often shoddy, and there are hidden dangers that aren't easy to spot. Plus, the government isn't always on top of things. Why? Information asymmetry and lack of oversight are the big culprits. Providers,

politics

Don’t Pout Politics Behind Punned Pornouns

February 1, 2025

Imagine how surprised employees at various federal departments were Friday evening. oid orders were implented from many hot agents an reveald orders, it was mandated to drop use of gender pronouns like "he" or "she", and this directive came from higher ups in the sections staff at the Department of

religion

Reimagining Faith: Black Nonbinary Spirituality

January 31, 2025

You know, spiritual journeys can be really interesting when you combine nonbinary and Black perspectives. We heard from 11 people, all nonbinary Black women aged between 21 to 30, living in the US. They talked about how they see spirituality and religion differently. Some were more spiritu

health

Unmasking Lives After Brain Injury: The Benefits of Sharing Stories

January 30, 2025

This project was all about helping people with brain injuries share their journeys. It was a way for them to find their unique voice. The main goal was to learn more about how these individuals handled their well-being after a brain injury, and how they felt about the barriers and benefits to their

technology

Narwal's New Robots: Cleaning Redefined

January 29, 2025

Narwal, a company known for its groundbreaking cleaning technology, has been making waves in the home cleaning industry. They've discovered the key to perfect floors: blending innovation with customer convenience. This approach has led to the creation of smart robots that have boosted Narwal's reput