Have you ever wondered how healthcare professionals treat transgender individuals? A new scale has been created to measure this. Known as the Transgender Health Care Humanization Scale, or THcH Scale for short, it's designed to assess how sensitive healthcare providers are to trans patients. But bef
Fasting and restricting eating times, like during Ramadan, is known to have health benefits. However, the effects of this practice during pregnancy are still a mystery, especially when it comes to the long-term health of kids after they're born. A recent look at various studies tried to piece togeth
Have you ever thought about how culture and religion can keep people from getting crucial medical care? In Nigeria, there are unique beliefs and practices that shape communities. These are called cultural and religious structures. When it comes to maternal health, these structures can greatly impact
Imagine having a vision problem like progressive keratoconus or mild short-sightedness. A treatment called customized corneal cross-linking (CXL) is being used to improve these conditions. But how does it affect the more complex parts of vision known as higher-order aberrations (HOAs)? Researchers l
Scientists have long known the warning signs, or "red flags, " that might point to a hereditary form of transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTRv). But these clues haven't been deeply looked into for the most common related variant, TTR p. (Val142Ile). This new study dives into a diverse set of electronic he
You might have heard that rosemary is great for hair growth, but have you considered ginseng? This powerful root, used for centuries to boost overall health, can also give your hair a much-needed boost. A recent study found that red ginseng extract promotes hair growth in cultured human hair follicl
Every year, transgender people suffer greatly from sexual assault and partner violence, but they often don't get the help they deserve. Sadly, there's not much research to guide the development of better support systems. A recent study aimed to create a new research agenda for Canada to fill the gap
Violence in a relationship is never okay. When it happens between partners, it's called intimate partner violence (IPV). Zambia, in sub-Saharan Africa, sees a lot of this. So, let's talk about how common it is, what makes it more likely, and where it happens the most among women aged 15 to 49. We'll
Chronic kidney disease, or CKD, is a growing concern worldwide, especially in countries like South Africa. Many people don't find out they have it until it's severe. We looked into how common and how quickly it progresses in South Africa using some data from the National Health Laboratory Service.
Muscle strength is what keeps us moving and leading active lives. As people age, and with more muscle disorders on the rise, it's becoming a big health issue around the world. To tackle this, we need to understand why muscles weaken. Let's dive into the reasons and causes, the signals that make musc
