Have you ever thought about how blood could impact your ability to run or play sports? A recent study explored this idea by looking into the link between hemoglobin levels and students' physical fitness. Hemoglobin, a crucial protein in red blood cells, carries oxygen throughout the body. Researcher
Kidney transplants are the best option for people with advanced kidney disease. They also save healthcare costs. But, these patients need special care from doctors who know a lot about transplants. These are called transplant nephrologists. They have to know a lot about checking if patients are good
You might know that law enforcement recruits go through tough fitness tests. Two of these tests are the overhead squat and shoulder taps. The overhead squat checks out how well your body moves, especially your legs and back. Shoulder taps, where you tap your shoulders while in a push-up position, lo
As Taiwan's population ages, two common issues have started to draw more attention: the fear of falling and a decrease in physical activity. While these issues are widespread, scientists are still trying to understand how they impact the risk of falling among elderly people living in the community.
Understanding why people take care of their health when they have HIV is important for helping them live better lives. Not many studies have looked into this in China. This study, done following certain rules, used a special method to see how social support, believing in oneself, and feeling good ab
You might not think of chewing betel quid and spitting as a way TB spreads, but it could be a big factor in low-income countries. This habit exposes people to TB bacteria, weakens their immune system, and brings them close to others who might be sick. While we know betel quid causes cancer, we haven
Young adults with anxiety or depression might find cannabis helpful for sleep, but for others, it could make things worse. A recent study from USC shows that cannabis can improve sleep problems for those with mental health issues, but worsen sleep for those without. Researchers think this might be b
ADHD diagnoses have been increasing steadily. In the US, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 11. 4% of children had ADHD in 2022. Similarly, Sweden saw a rise to 10. 5% for boys and 6% for girls, with predictions of it reaching 15% for boys and 11% for girls soon. Several fa
Imagine having a roadmap to deal with disasters, like having a DRM legislation in place, but then a real disaster like COVID-19 hits and you find out your map has a few missing roads. That's where South Africa's experience during the pandemic can teach us a lot. Since 2002, the country has been prai
Telemedicine surgery, also known as telesurgery, is a fascinating way of performing operations remotely using advanced technology. It holds great promise for reaching underserved areas and improving surgical skills. By allowing experts to operate from faraway locations, it can help bridge the health
