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The Hidden Heart Threat: Our Love for Seafood is Missing Something

February 6, 2025

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a major health concern. People around the world are affected. People should be aware of the role of food in these diseases. It can be a huge factor. The consequences of not enough omega-3 fatty acids from seafood are serious. The study found that

health

How Do We Know If Mental Health Care Is Getting Better?

February 5, 2025

Imagine trying to figure out if mental health care is improving without knowing how many people are actually getting the help they need. It's like trying to navigate a dark room without a flashlight. That's why it's crucial to have a clear picture of how many people with mental health issues are rec

science

A Decade of Online Scientific Chatter

February 5, 2025

Imagine parties going on for 24 hours, but instead of music and food, there's non-stop discussion and sharp debates on science. Thats what we're about to do now. In 2015, a fun online event called the RSCPoster conference began, This was a time when people chatted at length online about science on

politics

Mingling Migration and Skills

February 5, 2025

In the vast world of people moving from one place to another for work, a big chunk comes from Asia and the Pacific. These migrants often end up in short-term, low-paying jobs, mostly in the Gulf countries. It's a tough world out there for these workers, with issues ranging from unfair labor practice

politics

The Aid Delay: How It's A Setback for Balochistan

February 5, 2025

In countries relying on USAID for water projects, a freeze on funds has led to job losses essential water supplies disappearing threatening lives. A freeze arranged by the administration has led to sudden disruptions in the auspices of water security projects. This alleged suspension in the process

business

US China trade tiff continues

February 4, 2025

The stage is set for another round of U. S. and China trade tussles. The events started when the US President decided to increase tariffs on some Chinese exports. There were some initial hints that President Trump was easing off on trade tensions, but that was all in the past.

science

Back to the Basics: Jonas Salk, Distant Discovery and China's Polio Vaccine

February 4, 2025

Vaccines come from different places and times, even if not made in the USA. In the 1980s someone was brewing up a new vaccine in China. A vaccine to fight polio. It was called the Sabin strains-derived inactivated polio vaccine (sIPV). This vaccine is part of the polio research legacy, so it is

health

Zoom In- Global Health Tech Changemakers Staying Strong After 30 Years

February 4, 2025

Now celebrity collaborations come and go faster than fashion trends. But for 30 years now, the International Network of Agencies for Health Technology Assessment, or INAHTA, has been a rock solid team of global members. This network united in 1993, in the charming city of Paris. A no small feat, giv

finance

Tariffs and The Stock Market: Why It All Matters

February 3, 2025

Tariffs have been in the spotlight. The stock market reacted to the news of tariffs on Monday. The S&P 500 dipped 0. 6% during midday trading, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq composite saw a 0. 1% and 1% loss respectively. Asian and European markets, howe

health

Older Adults' Nutrition Crisis: A Global Wake-Up Call

February 2, 2025

Nutrition problems are still a big deal for older people around the world. Let's talk about four big ones: not enough protein and energy, lack of iodine, not enough vitamin A, and iron deficiency. These issues have been a concern for a long time, from 1990 to 2021. These health problems do not affe