Collaboration between mental health professionals and patients is vital. But, lack of user-friendly services often gets in the way. Digital tools, like mobile apps, can solve some of these problems. Yet, their use is still limited, and many people stop using them quickly. Design thinking can help cr
We know that exercise helps people with high blood pressure, but what about those who have tough-to-treat cases? This study looked into how short bursts of moderate and intense exercise affect blood pressure right after exercise and over a whole day. Researchers checked out two types of workout
Researchers have discovered that collagen, a protein found in tumors, plays a major role in helping cancer cells grow new blood vessels. This finding is important because it could change how we treat certain types of cancer. In the past, scientists grouped solid tumors based on how much collagen an
Have you ever wondered how certain medications work differently depending on what other drugs you're already taking? That's what scientists explored in a new study about finerenone. This drug is a non-steroidal mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist, which basically means it blocks certain receptors
Migraines – oh, the dreaded headaches! They can really mess with your life. You might have heard that fatty acid supplements could help. Some studies and reviews say they do, but others aren't so sure. Let's dive into what's been found so far. Migraines are common, affecting many people worldwide.
In 2019, the World Health Organization came up with a new way to check how well older people are doing, called the Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) framework. This study in Taiwan wanted to find out if there are differences in how men and women over 65 are doing health-wise. Can you guess wh
Ever wondered how much time your teen spends on social media? A recent study explored the link between social media addiction and cyberbullying among adolescents. It turns out, the more time teens spend on social media, the higher their chances of experiencing or even participating in cyberbullying.
Did you know that one in four kids in the US faces some form of abuse or neglect? And out of those, about 18% experience physical abuse. Doctors are often the ones who can tell if a kid's injury is from an accident or abuse. So, a recent study decided to look into the factors that might make a kid m
Pregnancy should be a happy time, but for many women in Ethiopia, it's marred by intimate partner violence (IPV). This problem is especially prevalent in rural areas, but few studies have looked into how to stop it. One possible solution is Couple-Based Violence Prevention Education (CBVPE). This tr
Did you know that high temperatures and humidity can be deadly for older people's hearts? As we age, our bodies find it tougher to handle extreme weather. While many studies have looked at how heat affects heart disease deaths, the combination of heat and humidity is still a mystery. Scientists use
