Moms who had tough times as kids can sometimes struggle with parenting. They might not feel confident or might not know how to handle certain situations. This can be tough on both them and their kids. A new program is trying to change that. It's called a mindful mothering intervention. The idea is
Exercise is great for the body and mind, but how much and when you do it matters. The usual way to think about exercise is by looking at how often, how hard, how long, and what kind of activity you do. This is called the FITT principle. But there's more to it. Density is a new factor to consider. I
Talaromycosis, a sneaky fungal infection common in Southeast Asia, has been a challenge to diagnose. The usual method, growing the fungus in a lab, takes too long and often misses the mark. But there's hope on the horizon. Scientists have been cooking up new ways to spot this tricky infection. They
South Korea has been grappling with high suicide rates for years. To tackle this, researchers have been studying ways to prevent suicides. They've looked at past trends and are now figuring out what needs to be done next. The focus has been on understanding why suicides happen and how to stop them.
Nurses who work in labor and delivery have a tough job. They see it all, from joyful births to sudden emergencies. After these intense moments, nurses often gather to talk about what happened. This is called debriefing. It's a chance to learn, grow, and support each other. A recent study wanted to
In Syracuse, Italy, not enough people are getting their flu shots. This is a problem because the flu can be serious, especially for those who are more at risk. A recent study looked into why some people get vaccinated while others do not. They found that age, where you live, and your relationship st
In Sub-Saharan Africa, many women delay getting a mastectomy. This delay leads to late diagnosis and treatment. As a result, the disease is often more advanced by the time it's detected. This situation contributes to higher mortality rates in the region. Mastectomy alone can greatly affect a woman's
When teens are very sick, it's not just about medicine. It's also about who gets to decide what happens. Parents usually have the final say, but what if they don't agree with the doctors? This can make things really hard, especially when the teen is at the end of their life. Doctors have a tough jo
In Hong Kong, nurses' views on their work settings in public hospitals were recently studied. Over a year, nurses from 71 different wards in four hospitals shared their thoughts. They filled out surveys every three months, and the number of participants varied from 604 to 865 each time. The surveys
In Isare, a big problem is that many people don't have enough information or access to birth control. This leads to more unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections. Nurses can help change this by teaching and spreading the word about contraception. To understand how nurses can make a
