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Why West Side Kids Need to Learn Trades

January 7, 2025

A lot of teenagers in Chicago's West Side know how to take over a Kia with a USB cable, but even more can handle construction equipment like excavators. Both skills take some know-how, but the paths they lead to are worlds apart. Some people might say that kids from tough neighborhoods turn to crime

education

What Kids Really Need to Learn Before School

January 7, 2025

Have you ever thought about what's truly important for kids to learn before they start school? It's not just about ABCs and 123s. Experts say that preschool education should focus on a few key skills that lay a solid foundation for learning and life. One crucial skill is communication. This isn't j

business

Why CEOs in Pharma Need a Crash Course in R&D Speak

January 6, 2025

Ever wondered why pharmaceutical CEOs might need extra education? Well, it's not just about business and finance anymore. These top bosses often struggle with understanding the complex world of research and development (R&D). Unlike their staff, who spend years learning the ropes, CEOs may not grasp

health

Medical Students' Take on COVID-19 Vaccines: A Fresh Perspective

January 6, 2025

When it comes to COVID-19 vaccines, not all medical students think alike. Their views can be shaped by various factors, including where they come from and their backgrounds. This study dives into how these differences play out, focusing on how medical schools teach students about vaccines. First, l

science

People and Power: Unveiling the Dispositif

January 6, 2025

Have you ever wondered what makes some societal structures work the way they do? Meet the dispositif, a concept brought to life by thinker Michel Foucault. Many people view it as an unseen force, like a mysterious puppet master. But the truth is, there are actual people behind the curtains pulling t

education

The Amazing World of Young Prodigies

January 5, 2025

Imagine meeting a 12-year-old who loves math more than playing games. That's Suborno Bari. He's not your average kid. At four, he was already solving math problems that stumped his dad, a mathematician. By seven, he was giving university lectures in India! Now, he's a college student at New York Uni

health

What Keeps Healthy Habits Going in Preschools?

January 5, 2025

You might think that once a good program to keep kids active and eating well is started in preschools, it would continue easily. But that's not always the case. Researchers wanted to figure out what makes these healthy habits stick in early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings. They found th

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Philip Morris's Education Push: Harm Reduction or Hidden Agenda?

January 4, 2025

In the world of tobacco, Philip Morris International (PMI) has been quietly supporting educational courses for healthcare professionals. These courses, disguised as independent, focus on harm reduction, suggesting smokeless tobacco and e-cigarettes as safer alternatives to traditional smoking. But i

health

Women's HIV Knowledge in Southwest Sumba: Education Gaps and Sources

January 4, 2025

Even after years of government efforts to educate people about HIV, the number of new HIV cases among women in Indonesia is rising. This is happening at the same time as a noticeable lack of complete understanding about HIV among these women. One of the main challenges for the Indonesian government

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Transforming Dental Education: A Pathway to Preventive Care

January 4, 2025

Dental schools have long focused on treating oral health issues, but the real goal should be prevention. That's why it's crucial to shift the focus in dental education to include oral health maintenance and promotion. A recent study set out to create Integrated Oral Health Care Pathways (IOHCPs) for