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Learning from History: The Mpox Response and HIV/AIDS Lessons
The Ivan Toms Center for Health in Cape Town, South Africa, is facing a new challenge: mpox. This disease, previously known as monkeypox, has been declared a public health emergency of international concern by...
Improving Health Data for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Communities
Many patients who visit Eugene Yang's cardiology clinic in Seattle have roots in various Asian countries like India, China, Korea, and Southeast Asia. These patients are at risk of heart disease due to factors...
Discovery of Ancient Seafloor from ‘Age of Dinosaurs’ in Pacific Ocean
An ancient slab of seafloor has been discovered beneath the Pacific Ocean, where it has remained for over 120 million years. This discovery sheds light on geological processes deep within the Earth and helps...
Eco-Friendly Spatulas and Takeout Containers: Beware of Flame Retardants
Recycled black plastic kitchen utensils and takeout containers may contain potentially harmful flame retardants, according to a recent study. These flame retardants are added to electronics to prevent fires, but they can persist in...
Exomoon Discovery: NASA Uncovers Lava-Covered Moon Orbiting Alien World, Faces Destructive Fate
NASA has recently made a groundbreaking discovery of a volcanic exomoon orbiting a superheated alien world near Earth. The exomoon, believed to be covered in lava, is responsible for creating a massive cloud of...
6G Data Speeds: 1 Tbps Potential, 10,000 Times Faster than 5G
Scientists have recently achieved a groundbreaking milestone in wireless transmission speeds, reaching data rates of up to 938 gigabits per second (Gbps). This incredible speed is nearing the 1 terabit per second (Tbps) mark,...
Unveiling the Vast Cosmic Neighborhood Beyond the Milky Way: Reimagining the Universe’s Scale
The universe we live in may be much larger than previously thought, according to a new study. Researchers have discovered that the Milky Way, along with the surrounding intergalactic supercluster, could be part of...
Flu Contagious Period: How Long is the Flu Contagious?
The flu is a common illness that can cause discomfort and disruption in daily life. For the average healthy adult, symptoms of the flu can include a sore throat, fever, and coughing, leading to...
Donald Trump’s Call for Reviving Eugenics: Why We Must Resist
Donald Trump's recent comments about immigrants and genetics have stirred controversy and fear among many Americans. By suggesting that some individuals have "bad genes" and are predisposed to criminal behavior, Trump is reviving dangerous...
Unveiling Thalidomide’s Hidden Dangers: The Untold Story in the U.S.
Jennifer Vanderbes, an investigative journalist, uncovered a shocking discovery while researching the history of thalidomide in the U.S. for her book, "Wonder Drug." She found that there were far more people harmed by the...