Doctors often struggle to predict how long lung cancer patients will live after radiation therapy. This is key for planning personalized treatments. A team recently created a model that uses machine learning to figure this out. They looked at pictures of the lungs and tumor, along with some clinical
Hypoxia-induced pulmonary artery hypertension (HPH) is a problem that arises from chronic lung diseases where the body doesn't get enough oxygen. It's the third most common type of pulmonary artery hypertension (PAH). Scientists have found that epigenetic factors, which are processes that affect how
Imagine this: 17, 000 adults in China were studied, and the results showed that those who moved around more were less likely to feel sad. But here's an interesting twist – even if you're really active, spending too much time sitting can still make you feel down. It's not just about exercise; it's ab
You've probably heard of Long COVID, a condition where symptoms like fatigue and loss of taste or smell linger for months after you've recovered from COVID-19. Scientists are trying to figure out what makes some people more likely to get these long-term effects. One interesting area they're looking
Imagine this: you go to the Mililani Pet Fair, have fun, and then a few days later, you hear about bird flu. Yep, that's what happened! The Hawaii Department of Health and Agriculture found H5N1 avian influenza in some birds from Central Oahu. These birds were at the fair on November 2, 2024, but th
You might want to think twice before munching on your favorite organic carrots. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has linked an E. coli outbreak in 18 states to these seemingly healthy veggies. As of now, at least one person has died, and 39 others have fallen ill, with 15 of them
Brazil is seeing more people with dementia, making it crucial for healthcare and social systems to prepare. This means figuring out how much dementia is costing the country, both directly (like medical treatments) and indirectly (like caregiving). A study recently looked into these costs. Let's sta
Cortisol levels change a lot when we're stressed. These changes help us understand how our hormones are doing. Too much or too little cortisol can signal serious health issues. Usually, checking cortisol involves complex steps and can be kinda painful. Scientists have created a clever patch that mak
Can you imagine waking up to find out that your backyard farm has been hit by bird flu? Unfortunately, that's exactly what happened to a commercial farm in St. Ives, Cornwall, England. The U. K. government confirmed that the H5N1 virus was found in their poultry. Sadly, all the affected birds must b
Health data systems are super important for giving people good healthcare. But sometimes, they're hard to use and people don't like them. So, researchers in Iran wanted to find out why many users struggle with their national health system, especially when it comes to recording childcare data. They d
