Eating disorders are becoming a big problem for teens, with serious health issues coming along for the ride. That's why it's crucial to look into the treatments out there and see how they work. While adults and teens share some similarities when it comes to eating disorders, treating teens requires
Forty years ago, the term Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) was coined. Today, it’s known as a specific kind of mood disorder. In the American Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition (DSM-V), seasonality is listed as a specifier for both recurrent depression and Major De
Have you ever noticed that your itch gets worse at night? For people with skin conditions like atopic dermatitis, this is a common problem. Scratching in your sleep can make your skin worse, disrupt your sleep, and lower your quality of life. But how do you measure that? Scientists have been trying
Did you know that there are differences in how men and women receive care for high blood pressure in Stockholm County? What's more, these differences can change depending on whether the primary health care center is run by the government or privately. Let's dig into this. Imagine you're a person wi
In the picturesque towns of Southern France, people hold varied views on whether it's acceptable to refuse medical treatment due to its perceived futility. A recent study delved into these views, trying to connect them with people's ages, genders, and religious practices. The goal? To understand jus
Imagine diving into a world where nurses can use ultrasound machines to diagnose patients right at the bedside. That's what point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is all about. It's a safe and mighty tool for healthcare pros like doctors and nurses. But how good is it for teaching nursing students? That's
In the city of Oakland, a man named Jacobi Gaines found himself in the middle of a storm he helped create. It all started in November 2019 when Gaines, then 18, posted a video on Instagram. This video showed him doing something disrespectful – urinating on the gravestone of a teenager named Keith La
Parenthood can change a young person's life in many ways. In a study of 40 young men and 40 young women in Latin American prisons, researchers found that becoming a parent can either lead to a life away from crime or pull someone deeper into it. For some, having a child made them want to slow down a
This weekend, two powerhouse teams - the Pats and the Seahawks - are set to go head-to-head in what's sure to be an exciting NFL matchup. The Seahawks have been lucky this season, but their luck might just run out against the Pats. The Seahawks have had a few close calls, and without some favorable
Did you know that on January 25th, 2004, NASA's Opportunity rover touched down on Mars? The rover, which was expected to last only 90 days, ended up exploring the red planet for over 15 years! That's like driving a car across 28 miles of Martian surface. This wasn't the only event that happened on
