Did you know that people with disabilities are more likely to get cancer? Yet, they often can't join cancer clinical trials. Why? Because of rules that measure how well a person can perform daily activities, called performance status. This is set to make sure trial participants aren't too sick. But
Early signs of Alzheimer's often include anxiety and depression. Scientists found that a protein called SIRT1 in the hippocampus, a brain region crucial for learning and memory, plays a role in these symptoms. Research shows that exercise can boost mental health in various conditions, like stress an
Let's dive into how brain networks function differently in people with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) compared to healthy individuals. Researchers studied 38 ESKD patients and 43 healthy participants. They all had normal brain MRIs, with no apparent structural issues. Each person underwent three ty
You might have heard that vitamin D is good for your bones. But did you know it might also help people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)? IBD is a group of long-term conditions that cause inflammation in the gut. Some studies have shown that taking vitamin D supplements can help IBD patients, bu
Let's zoom in on Khan Road, a bustling but under-resourced informal settlement in Pietermaritzburg, the heart of KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa. A team of local researchers, armed with mobile phones and a structured survey, talked to 159 residents between August and September 2022. Their goal?
Early-stage breast cancer patients with hormone receptor-positive (HR+) and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative (HER2-) tumors face a big challenge: disease recurrence. This kind of cancer is diverse and tricky to manage because a quarter of these patients will see their disease come b
Railway accidents are devastating. On June 2nd, 2023, at 7 PM, a triple train collision shook Bahanaga, Balasore, in Odisha. This tragedy is among India's top three deadliest train accidents, with 288 lives lost and over 900 people injured. Let's delve into the experiences and emotions of the people
MSG Networks, under the umbrella of Sphere Entertainment (SPHR), announced that Altice USA (ATUS) has kicked MSG Networks off its Optimum channel lineup in the tri-state area. In a move to keep their business afloat, Altice has decided to charge customers more and offer less. They've hiked prices by
The subject of euthanasia brings to light many issues about culture and personal beliefs. One aspect often ignored is how African cultural knowledge and Afro-Caribbean religions impact these debates. These belief systems have a unique perspective on life, death, and the role of community. In many A
You might think that intelligence tests are the same for everyone, but have you ever wondered if they work differently for people with health issues? That's what researchers looked into with the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV) and adults with a heart condition called d-tr
