In Ghana, a silent struggle is taking place. People with chronic kidney disease face more than just physical pain. They also battle with feelings of hopelessness. This is not just about sickness. It is about how this sickness affects their minds. A recent study looked into this issue. It focused on
Women with disabilities have a tougher time than most. They face more violence, and it's often overlooked. This isn't just a health issue. It's about fairness and rights. But for these women, the fight is harder because they deal with double discrimination. Most research looks at abuse from partner
Gout is a common form of arthritis. It causes pain and swelling in joints. High levels of uric acid in the blood, called hyperuricemia, are the main cause. Kidney problems make this worse. They increase the risk of gout. A recent study looked at how kidney dysfunction affects gout worldwide. It cove
Noom has just launched two new tools to help people manage and prevent diabetes. The first is a Diabetes Lifestyle Program for employers and health plans. The second is a Glucose Forecasting tool that predicts how meals might affect blood sugar levels. The Diabetes Lifestyle Program has already sho
Bone health is a big deal, especially as we get older. About 10 million adults in the U. S. have osteoporosis, which makes their bones fragile. This condition can lead to fractures from simple actions like bending over or even coughing. But why is this happening to so many people? New research shed
Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii are not your everyday fungi. They are serious pathogens, with the World Health Organization ranking them as critical and medium priority, respectively. These fungi primarily target people with HIV, especially in low- and middle-income countries. But th
Stroke survivors often face challenges in maintaining balance. One key issue is their ability to take a recovery step after tripping. This step is vital for preventing falls. Yet, researchers are still figuring out which leg they use and what factors influence whether they take a step at all. Balan
Back pain is not a one-size-fits-all issue. It's a complex problem that affects people differently. To tackle this, researchers are using advanced technology to study how people move. They want to see if there are distinct patterns in how individuals with back pain move their spines. The goal is to
Memory troubles can be tough, and scientists are always looking for ways to help. One tool they’re testing is called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, or rTMS for short. But here’s the cool part: they’re not stopping there. They’re mixing rTMS with other treatments like electric brain za
Ever wonder how your exercise habits now might affect your health later? A recent study dug into this question. It turns out, staying active during your adult years can have big benefits when you hit your 60s. The focus was on leisure-time physical activity (LTPA), which is exercise you do for fun,
