Neck problems in unborn babies are not common. But when they happen, they can be serious. These issues can block the baby's airway. This can be deadly. But there is hope. Doctors can now use special scans. These scans can spot these problems early. This gives doctors time to plan. They can perform a
The latest numbers on heart disease and stroke in the U. S. show both good and bad news. While deaths from these conditions have gone down, they still top the list of causes of death in the country. Almost half of American adults are dealing with some form of cardiovascular disease. This should make
Fitness Freedom recently organized its first-ever Health and Fitness Day. This event brought together people from the local community to explore different aspects of health and wellness. The day was packed with activities. There were free open gym sessions and classes like yoga, Zumba, cupping, and
New Mexico's Medicaid and Behavioral Health Services divisions have seen another change at the top. Alanna Dancis, the state's chief medical officer, is now stepping in as interim director after Dana Flannery's sudden resignation. This is the second leadership shift in less than two years, raising q
When money is tight, who gets left behind? This question is especially important when it comes to home care. Many older adults need help at home, but getting that help can be expensive and hard to find. This problem gets worse when the economy is struggling, and governments have less money to spend.
Czechia's mental health system went through big changes. The goal was to move away from big institutions and focus on community care. This shift started with strong political backing and money from the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF). The plan was to build new facilities, train staff
Diabetes is a big deal in Saudi Arabia. It's not just about managing blood sugar levels. It's also about the money spent on dealing with the problems it causes. One of the most serious issues is vision loss. This includes anything from minor vision problems to complete blindness. The cost of treatin
Women dealing with stress urinary incontinence (SUI) might have a new way to manage their symptoms. A recent study looked into how breathing exercises can help. The idea is to strengthen the diaphragm, the muscle that helps you breathe, which sits right above the pelvic floor muscles. When these mus
Wearable tech is shaking things up in brain recovery. It's like having a tiny, smart coach that tracks your every move. This tech can help doctors see how well someone is getting better after a brain injury or stroke. But it's not just about tracking steps. It's about figuring out how to use this da
Quercetin, a powerful antioxidant, has shown promise in fighting heart failure linked to diabetes. But its benefits are limited because it doesn't dissolve or absorb well in the body. To tackle this, scientists created a smart nasal spray that delivers quercetin more effectively. They tested differ
