Young adults' ability to think about their own thinking, a skill known as metacognition, may be influenced by what they eat, how much they move, and how well they sleep. This capacity, which includes strategies like planning or monitoring one's thoughts, might vary with physical activity, diet, and
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major problem worldwide, affecting countless people. Yet, awareness and understanding of CKD are low, causing late diagnosis and poor management. Traditional education methods like talking to doctors or using leaflets aren’t enough, especially when nursing staff is
You'd think running is just about putting one foot in front of the other, but many runners also visit doctors before long races. A study looked into who these runners are, what doctors do for them, and how things turn out. The study found that about a third of runners in a 60, 609 person race got me
Digital health technology, or DHT, promises to transform healthcare by cutting costs and boosting care quality. But the industry is a complex web of stakeholders and strict rules. In the European Union, medical devices face tough regulations, while new ways to pay for DHTs are emerging. This makes c
Intensive care units, or ICUs, are where the sickest patients go. They're at high risk of dying, so doctors need to keep a close eye on them. This means lots of data is collected. Thanks to teamwork, big open access databases have emerged. These databases have helped researchers publish many studies
Meet Holden Karau, a software engineer from Silicon Valley who has worked with big tech companies like Amazon, Google, and Apple. After facing her own health insurance denials, she created FightHealthInsurance. com. This free website uses AI to help patients draft appeals when their insurance claims
Imagine picking up some frozen chicken curry empanadas from Walmart, only to find apple cinnamon ones in the box! That's exactly what happened to a few consumers, leading to a nationwide health alert. The products, made by Rajbhog Foods in New Jersey, were mistakenly labeled. The real issue? These a
You probably know that eating healthy foods is great for your body. Did you know that certain vitamins and supplements can also boost your eye health? Let's take a look at some key nutrients and how you can get them. Vitamin A is like a superhero for your eyes. It helps you see all sorts of colors
Did you know that heart doctors can use special CT scans to check for scar tissue in the heart? This method, known as CT-ECV, doesn't require any invasive procedures. It's like taking a sneak peek at what's happening inside the heart without any needles or surgeries. In people with severe aortic st
You might be wondering what happens when the right side of the heart gets injured while on a special life-support machine called ECMO. This machine helps people with lung problems breathe better. When the right ventricle, the heart's right side, gets injured, it's called Right Ventricular Injury (RV
