In the town of Tawila, a clinic is bustling with activity. Children, thin and weak, lie on cots. Men with bandaged wounds wait for surgery. They are survivors from al-Fashir, a city that recently fell to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) after an 18-month siege. Up to 10, 000 people have fled to Tawila
Older adults often face hip fractures, a serious issue that needs careful attention. When these patients undergo surgery, managing pain and avoiding confusion afterward are big concerns. Doctors have a tool called regional anesthesia (RA) that can help. RA is not always used, even though it is recom
Lupus is a tricky disease that confuses the body's defense system. In Nepal, doctors have spotted that many people with lupus also have blood problems. Anemia, a condition where the body lacks enough healthy red blood cells, is the most common issue. This isn't just happening in Nepal. It's a wides
In Japan, doctors are trying out a new way to remove thyroids. They are using robots! This method is called transaxillary robotic thyroidectomy, or TART for short. It's not the only new way to do this. There's also a method using cameras called video-assisted neck surgery, or VANS. Doctors wanted t
The 2023 terror attack in Israel left deep emotional scars. Beyond the visible trauma, there's a less talked about issue: moral injury. This happens when people feel betrayed by those they trust, like leaders or institutions. A year later, this betrayal still affects mental health. Researchers want
Drew Barrymore recently shared a personal health scare with her talk show audience. She had a worrying mammogram result, leading to an emergency biopsy. The wait for results was tough, but she's okay now. She opened up about this during an interview with comedian Tig Notaro, who beat breast cancer.
Mark Spain was a familiar face in many homes. His cheerful "Good morning, Sunshines, " on Facebook and his nightly news segments on ABC 13 News made him a beloved figure. But behind the scenes, a silent battle was unfolding. In November 2024, Mark's life took an unexpected turn. He woke up feeling u
Older adults face unique challenges when it comes to staying active. As people age, it's common to see a decline in physical fitness and overall well-being. This is a big deal because it can lead to a lower quality of life. But what if there was a way to make exercise more fun and engaging for senio
Athletes push their bodies to the limit, but what happens when they don't fuel them right? Low energy availability, or LEA, occurs when athletes don't consume enough calories to match their energy output. This imbalance can lead to health issues. One way to check for LEA is by looking at the resting
Robots are now helping doctors treat tumors in a tricky spot behind the throat. This area is called the parapharyngeal space. Doctors use a special kind of robot surgery called TORS. It lets them operate through the mouth. This is less invasive than cutting through the neck. A recent study looked a
