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The Hidden Battle: Tracking Ghana's Illicit Cigarettes

January 21, 2025

Illegal cigarettes are a big problem in Ghana, stealing a chunk of the market that ranges from 10% to 35%. This isn't just a local issue—it's a cross-border affair. The reasons behind this black market are varied, including porous borders, little political interest, confusing tobacco taxes, industry

health

Doctors' Views on Threats: A Chinese Perspective

January 21, 2025

Have you ever considered how physicians in Chinese hospitals perceive the risks of patient aggression? It's a global issue, with healthcare professionals facing violence from patients and their relatives. While several risk factors are known, we don’t really understand which ones Chinese physicians

weather

Houston Airports Brace for Winter Storm: Flights Halted for Safety

January 20, 2025

In Texas, three major airports near Houston are set to close for a day due to harsh winter weather. Houston Airports, which manages these airports, announced that all flights will be suspended from midnight on January 21. This decision is made to ensure safety with hazardous road conditions expected

health

Poultry Shutdown in Georgia: The Bird Flu Arrives in Commercial Farms

January 19, 2025

In a significant blow to Georgia's poultry industry, state officials have temporarily halted all poultry activities after bird flu was found in a commercial operation. The discovery in Elbert County, confirmed by both the Georgia Department of Agriculture and the US Department of Agriculture, is the

health

Keeping MRI Safe in Asia-Oceania: A 10-Step Plan

January 19, 2025

Magnetic Resonance Imaging, or MRI, is an essential tool in healthcare around the world. But in the diverse landscapes of Asia and Oceania, ensuring its safe use is a big challenge. Why? Because there's no one-size-fits-all solution. Every country and clinic has its unique needs and issues. That's w

health

How Skin Conditions Affect Daily Life: A Look at Quality of Life from Patients' Perspectives

January 19, 2025

Imagine you're living with a skin condition like atopic dermatitis, hidradenitis suppurativa, pemphigus, or psoriasis. How does it affect your daily life? Researchers recently explored this question by comparing how patients with these conditions rate their health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Th

politics

'Metal Spikes vs. Farebeaters: A City's Struggle'

January 17, 2025

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has recently introduced a peculiar new measure to tackle farebeating. At the 59th Street/Lexington station, they've installed spiked metal railings on turnstiles. The design is straight out of a sci-fi movie, but the real-life effectiveness is question

finance

Scott Bessent Warns: U. S. Facing Spending Crisis

January 17, 2025

At his Senate confirmation hearing, Scott Bessent, President Trump's pick for the Treasury, revealed a worrying trend in the U. S. economy. he doesn't think America has a revenue problem, but rather, a severe spending issue. Bessent explained that this very problem prompted him to leave his quiet jo

health

Safety in Norwegian Fish Farms: Lessons from Accidents

January 17, 2025

Working on a fish farm in Norway can be dangerous. Fish farming involves high-energy environments with many risks. To keep workers safe, it's crucial to understand past accidents and learn from them. This study aimed to boost knowledge about what makes Norwegian fish farming safer, based on records

education

Checking Up on Med Students: A New Way to Measure Stress

January 16, 2025

Medical school is tough, and it can really affect students' mental health. In the Philippines, a unique tool has been made to see how well students deal with all that stress. It's not just about homework or tests, but also their personal lives. The idea is to give teachers a better way to support st