Think about how what a mother eats and how happy she is could affect her baby. New research shows that moms-to-be who take probiotics may help their unborn children avoid autism. Probiotics are live bacteria and yeast that are good for the body. This is because probiotics can be passed from mothe
Scabies is a skin condition that many people overlook. It can be a serious problem for people in Africa. This is especially true in poorer countries. Why? Because these countries often lack trained doctors and nurses. Plus, they don't have enough money to go around. This means that people with
Parkinson’s disease can make daily activities a challenge. How does this affect peoples beliefs about their abilities? One area of concern for researchers is the truthfulness and reliability of self-reported activity level estimates from people with Parkinson disease (PwP). The activity patterns an
In Burkina Faso's bustling Ouagadougou, Bogodogo University Hospital witnesses an alarming number of hypertensive emergencies every year. Hydraulic urgencies are a silent and dangerous situation. The hospital and worldwide health practitioners see this emergency as a sudden surge in blood pressur
Don't think that obesity and type 2 diabetes are just about food intake. The way fat is stored in the body matters too. This is backed by lots of research over the recent years, showing how fat distribution and other bodily processes influence metabolic and non-metabolic issues. In the midst of all
Ever wondered what keeps our blood flowing smoothly? Let the vascular endothelial cells guide the way. These are natural bodyguards. They are flat cells. They line the insides of our blood vessels, providing a first line defense and crucial functions like maintaining blood pressure, keeping blood f
First off, there's a huge need for good early intervention services for kids with autism and their families. One big part of making these services work is teaching parents and caregivers how to help their kids grow and learn. But here's a catch: in many public programs, these helpful strategies don'
There's a big problem with HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) that's stopping us from reaching global goals. It's not just about the virus. It's also about the inequalities between the sexes. It's clear that we're not seeing the same level of involvement from men and gender minor
What does a good night's sleep have to do with how we conduct studies on it? Did you know that scientists research sleep to find patterns that could benefit us? The idea is to use Mendelian randomization, a fancy term for studying genes that relate to different traits. We've seen many studies don
Imagine living with constant back pain, struggling with everyday activities like walking or lifting objects. This is the reality for many people dealing with lumbar disc herniation (LDH). It happens when the soft center of a spinal disc bulges out, pressing on nearby nerves and causing issues like s
