In China, being good with technology might do more than just help with daily tasks. It could also have an impact on how people feel about their health. This is a fresh idea that researchers are still exploring. Digital literacy, or being comfortable with computers and the internet, is crucial in fa
Type 2 diabetes is a global health issue. It is linked to a rise in dementia cases. This has sparked interest in whether diabetes drugs can also protect the brain. SGLT2 inhibitors are a type of diabetes medication. They are known for lowering blood sugar and protecting the heart and kidneys. Recen
In the realm of mental health, a recent study has been looking into how deepfake technology affects people's willingness to open up about their struggles. The research focused on three types of deepfakes: ones that look like the person themselves, ones that look like celebrities, and ones that are j
In the world of medical science, there are cases that puzzle experts and push the boundaries of our understanding. One such case involves a rare genetic variant in the ACTC1 gene. This variant is linked to some serious health issues that can be spotted even before a baby is born. Doctors can see pr
Tobacco is still a big problem around the world. It causes a lot of sickness and death. The World Health Organisation has rules to control it. These rules are called Articles 9 and 10. They focus on what's inside tobacco products and what they release. But putting these rules into action is hard. T
In 2025, a big change happened in healthcare on the Central Coast. A program called QCIP gave over $16 million to doctors in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. This money was for doing a great job taking care of patients. The program focuses on important health areas like managing diabetes,
Prediabetes is a serious condition that affects many people. It is a stage before type 2 diabetes where blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. A recent study found that controlling blood sugar levels in people with prediabetes can greatly reduce th
People often talk about how good or bad fats are for our brains. Omega-3 and Omega-6 are two types of fats that get a lot of attention. Some studies say they help prevent brain diseases, while others say they don't make much difference. This is confusing, right? To clear things up, researchers looke
In Kashmir, faith plays a big role in how people deal with HIV. A recent study looked at how Islamic beliefs affect those living with the virus. It found that stigma and secrecy are big issues. People often struggle with how to share their status. They worry about how others will react. Religious l
People have been curious about how digital media affects mental health for a while. Yet, the details of how and when this happens are still fuzzy. A recent study tried to shed light on this by looking at real-time data from people's daily lives. The study used a method called computational phenotyp
