The landscape of academic health economics in the UK has seen a slow but steady shift over the past few decades. The 1970s set the stage for what would become a long journey towards gender equality in this field. At that time, women were a rare sight in academic health economics. The field was domin
Copper is more than just a penny in your pocket. It's a crucial metal for our future, especially as we move towards a greener economy. While rare earth minerals get a lot of attention, copper is the unsung hero. It's used in everything from electronics to plumbing, and it's in high demand. In the pa
Lymphedema is a common issue that breast cancer survivors face. It can significantly affect their daily lives. The good news is, there are ways to reduce the risk. However, there isn't a set way to teach survivors about these methods. Many survivors have false beliefs about what causes lymphedema
The US government recently kicked out South Africa's ambassador, Ebrahim Rasool. This move was a response to comments Rasool made about the MAGA movement. Why the anger? Rasool suggested that the MAGA movement was driven by fears of demographic change in the US. The US government saw this as an
Serbia's capital, Belgrade, witnessed a massive turnout of over 100, 000 people on a Saturday. This was the largest gathering in recent decades, driven by a student-led protest movement. The crowd was peaceful, despite the warnings from the embattled leader, Aleksandar Vucic. Vucic had been spreadin
Thousands of people filled the streets of Belgrade on a Saturday, marking the peak of months of protests against Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic and his government. The city was on high alert, with public transport shut down to control the crowds. Protesters gathered at various points across the
The Senate recently passed a bill to keep the government running, but it wasn't a smooth process. The vote was 62 to 38, with 10 Democrats joining Republicans to push the measure forward. This vote highlighted a significant divide within the Democratic Party. The bill, known as a continuing resol
The COVID-19 pandemic hit the world at a time when technology was at its peak. This made it the first major health crisis to be heavily influenced by data. Many countries were caught off guard, highlighting gaps in their preparedness. This isn't surprising, given that crises often reveal weaknesses
During the COVID-19 lockdown, kids aged 6 to 10 faced big changes. Their daily habits, like what they ate, how much they moved, and how long they slept, were all affected. Researchers wanted to see how these changes impacted kids' body composition, especially something called sarcopenic obesity (SO
Diabetic macular edema, or DME, is a tough opponent. It's a condition that causes swelling in the back of the eye, leading to blurred vision. Doctors have a powerful weapon against it: anti-VEGF therapy. This treatment has been a game-changer, but it's not perfect. Some patients don't respond well,
