Earthquakes leave a deep mark, touching all aspects of life. When disaster strikes, victims often search for something to hold onto. For many, that comfort comes from their faith. A recent study in Turkey looked into this connection by exploring how religious health fatalism—a belief that illness an
Hey there, let's talk about something important but rarely talked about: men's sexual and reproductive health (SRH) in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). It turns out, culture plays a huge role in how men think about and take care of their SRH. But guess what? No one had really studied this be
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a big deal—it's when your body doesn't make insulin, and sugar levels go way up. Scientists have long known it's caused by a mix of genes, environment, and unknown stuff. Immune cells, especially T cells, play a big part. Now, researchers are paying attention to B cells too.
Growing up with tough experiences, like trauma or adversity, can really boost the chances of dealing with mental health problems later in life. One of those big concerns is the risk of psychosis, and let’s not forget about feeling down (depression) or being super shy (social phobia). This study took
In New Hampshire, health centers are witnessing a post-holiday surge in respiratory illnesses. Flu, COVID-19, and RSV are all on the rise, with RSV cases peaking later than usual, putting extra strain on healthcare systems. Dr. Benjamin Chan, the state epidemiologist, emphasizes the importance of ba
Ever tried to make sense of health technology rules? They're supposed to make decisions fair and clear. This report teamed up experts from HTAsiaLink, ISPOR, and Health Technology Assessment International to share smart tips for making these guidelines work better. They start by saying good guideli
Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans have seen a huge boost under President Joe Biden, with nearly 24 million people already signed up for 2025. This is almost twice the number from when Donald Trump was in office. The growth is due to bigger federal subsidies, better outreach, and an easier enrollment p
Imagine a bunch of people wearing tiny activity trackers on their thighs. Researchers studied these volunteers to see how their daily steps and postures changed depending on how active they were. They tracked 3547 people over seven days, classifying each day by the number of steps taken. Interestin
Ever wondered what happens to the little ridges on your palate after dental expansion? A recent study set out to find the answer. These ridges, called palatal rugae, are unique to each person, like a tiny fingerprint on the roof of your mouth. The study wanted to know if these patterns stay the same
Lately, bird flu, or H5N1, has been making headlines after the first human death from it in the US. This might feel like deja vu from the early days of COVID-19, but bird flu and COVID-19 are quite different. COVID-19 was quickly spreading person-to-person when it arrived in the US in 2020, but bird
