Learning about the nerves in the head can be tough. But what if stories could make it easier? A recent study looked at how different teaching methods affect how well medical students learn this tricky subject. The study split 88 students into three groups. One group got the usual lessons. The other
A fierce winter storm has swept through the U. S. , forcing many to stay indoors and causing hundreds of movie theaters to shut down. This has led to a significant drop in box office revenue, marking the lowest point of the year so far. Interestingly, this weekend's earnings are even lower than the
Denmark's Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, is known for her strong stance against bullying. This trait has been evident since her school days when she stood up to skinheads harassing immigrant children. Her bravery, however, came at a cost - a punch to the face. But recently, she managed to dodge
William Foege, a towering figure in public health, passed away at his Atlanta home. He was 89. His work was crucial in wiping out smallpox in the 1970s, a massive win for global health. Later, he led the U. S. response to the early AIDS crisis as the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Preve
Florida is grappling with a serious shortage of doctors and nurses, especially in rural areas. Many blame this on a growing anti-science sentiment fueled by certain politicians. The state's 10 medical schools are churning out graduates, but keeping them in Florida is becoming increasingly difficult.
Microbes are everywhere. They live in us, around us, and even inside us. They are tiny but powerful. They affect our health, the environment, and technology. But studying them is tricky. Different studies use different methods. This makes it hard to compare results. Traditional ways of analyzing mic
Washington, D. C. is gearing up for a special Mardi Gras celebration that's been happening for over 75 years. It's not just about parties; it's also a big networking event for politicians and business leaders. This year, the main ball is on January 31st at the Washington Hilton, where the bar is nic
Mark Carney, the former Prime Minister of Canada, recently spoke at the World Economic Forum in Davos. He started by referencing a famous essay written by Vaclav Havel, a Czech playwright and former president. This essay, written in 1978, talked about how people can end up supporting bad systems, ev
In recent times, the actions and words of certain leaders have raised eyebrows and sparked concern. From the U. S. president's bold statements to his advisors' chilling remarks, it's clear that power dynamics are shifting. The president's claim that his only limits are his own morality and mind is a
Black women in academia face significant challenges that go beyond the well-known glass ceiling. They often find themselves on a glass cliff, where they are placed in leadership roles with little support and high expectations. This was evident in the case of Claudine Gay, who became the first Black
