For the first time in over a century, Parisians are diving into the Seine River. This historic moment comes after a massive cleanup effort that cost over 1. 4 billion euros. The river now meets European water quality standards, making it safe for swimmers. On a recent Saturday morning, dozens of pe
Pregnancy is a transformative journey, and it's not just about the baby. The mom's mental well-being is equally important. A recent exploration into this area has shown that combining smart technology with natural healing methods, like yoga, could be a game-changer for predicting and addressing ment
Health tech is everywhere. It is changing how we take care of ourselves. But not everyone has access to it. This is a big problem. We need fair rules. Rules that make sure everyone can use health tech. Not just a few people. First, we need to think about who is left out. Many people do not have acc
Phenomenological studies in medical radiation science (MRS) aim to understand the experiences of patients and professionals. However, the quality and consistency of these studies vary widely. Researchers often struggle with applying phenomenological methods correctly. This leads to results that may
In Burkina Faso, a surprising thing happened during the DenBalo study. Researchers expected to find many preterm births, but the numbers were lower than usual. This made them curious. So, they decided to talk to healthcare workers to understand how they figure out the age of babies in the womb. Hea
Colorectal cancer is a serious diagnosis. But did you know that what you eat and how you live your life after getting this diagnosis can make a big difference? A recent study looked at lots of other studies to see how diet and lifestyle affect survival rates for people with colorectal cancer. The f
Brain tumors, specifically glioma, are a big problem. They start in the support cells of the brain and can be very serious. Doctors have tried many treatments like surgery, drugs, and radiation, but these tumors often come back. So, what's going on? One key player in this is something called TGF-β.
Cancer is a tough journey. It can make people think hard about their choices. Some patients might want to give up some time to feel better. Others might want to live longer, even if they don't feel their best. It's all about what matters most to them. What makes someone choose one over the other? I
Students in Canada are facing a mental health crisis. Many need help but don't know where to turn. Mobile apps could be a big help, but most students don't use them much. Why? Because many apps are hard to use or not very effective. JoyPop is an app designed to help students handle stress and build
In many wealthy nations, doctors use avoidable hospitalizations (AHs) as a way to check how good primary care is. But in places like China, this method isn't used much. The COVID-19 pandemic brought big changes to healthcare. Yet, there's not much research on how AHs shifted before and during the pa
