Imagine walking into an emergency room and finding it overcrowded, not because of physical injuries, but due to mental health crises. That's been a common sight in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. But there's hope on the horizon. Governor McMaster has proposed a budget that includes $2 million for
Are university students in Saudi Arabia living the healthy life? Not quite. Many are picking up on the unhealthy habits of our fast-paced world, such as eating poorly, exercising less, and getting insufficient sleep. These habits might be setting them up for future health problems. The Saudi governm
Early life unpredictability, like moving homes often or experiencing family conflicts, can have lasting effects on a person's mental and physical health. This is what the Questionnaire of Unpredictability in Childhood (QUIC) aims to measure. The QUIC has been used to understand how these early exper
Biliary tract cancers, or BTC, are notoriously stealthy. They often remain undiscovered until they've already caused significant damage, making treatment challenging. Doctors typically start with chemotherapy, but it doesn't always work as planned. Even when combined with treatments that boost the i
Ever wondered how to make tablets that release their medicine at different speeds? Scientists did just that with Ivermectin (IVER) and Praziquantel (PRAZ), two key drugs for animal health. They mixed up some granules that looked similar but worked differently. They used a special machine called a hi
Lymphatic filariasis is a big problem, affecting millions of people worldwide. Current medicines like DEC, albendazole, and ivermectin aren't great at killing adult worms. So, scientists are looking for new ways to fight this disease. This study checks out how holy basil, or Ocimum sanctum, affects
Imagine a virus that's causing chaos all around the world. Sounds scary, right? Well, scientists are on a mission to stop this virus, called SARS-CoV-2, from doing more harm. They've discovered that a key part of the virus, called RNA-dependent RNA Polymerase (RdRp), is vital for its growth. So, may
River blindness, also known as onchocerciasis, is a major health concern in Africa. The World Health Organization (WHO) has set a target to eliminate this neglected tropical disease (NTD) by 2030. More than 99% of people infected live in 31 countries across sub-Saharan Africa. The goal here is to ex
Imagine you're a police officer in a tactical group, facing the toughest and riskiest situations. Your heart rate (HR) is usually what's measured to see how hard you're working. But there's another tool that might be better at showing your overall stress level – heart rate variability (HRV). This st
Have you ever wondered if your weight could affect your blood vessels? Body Mass Index, or BMI, is a common measure of weight in relation to height. While it's known to play a role in various heart issues, its connection to peripheral artery disease (PAD) has been a topic of debate. PAD happens when
