Parkinson's disease, often called PD, is the second most common brain disorder that affects a lot of people. But what's interesting is that we don't know much about how common it is among middle-aged and older adults around the world. Some scientists did a big study in 2021 to find out more. They lo
Did you know that how you live your life can affect your brain health? Scientists wanted to find out if certain lifestyle choices could cause neurological and psychiatric disorders. They looked at things like how much physical activity you get, your diet, and even if you smoke. They studied how thes
Chronic diseases are a major health issue worldwide, making it crucial to boost the confidence of people dealing with them. A recent study delved into how family health influences a patient's self-assurance. It found that family health doesn't just directly affect self-efficacy, but it also plays a
You know how rivers are like veins, carrying water from one place to another? Well, dissolved inorganic carbon, or DIC, is a crucial part of this watery journey. DIC is basically carbon that's dissolved in water, and it plays a big role in the carbon cycle. Scientists studied two rivers in a big cit
Ever wondered how doctors can use computers to understand how our bodies work? Well, they can! Some doctors and scientists are working on a new way to do this, especially for patients with leg problems. They're using special pictures taken with a CT scan to create a 3D model of a person's leg. This
This year, the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021 study was introduced, highlighting the enormous health impacts of COVID-19 globally. Unlike previous versions, this study specifically addresses both direct and indirect effects of the pandemic. What makes this edition unique is its potential to dri
Between 2019 and 2020, hate crimes against Asian Americans soared in the U. S. Many faced discrimination due to COVID-19, leading to increased psychological distress. We explored whether this surge in hate crimes was linked to more psychiatric Emergency Department (ED) visits among Asian Americans i
Imagine this: two super-successful businessmen, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, are given the job of cutting waste in the U. S. government. This isn't your typical government job, though. They're not here to spend taxpayer money; they're here to save it. Their goal? To find $2 trillion in spending cu
Since the late 1960s, the United States Transuranium and Uranium Registries (USTUR) has been studying how radioactive elements like uranium and plutonium move through the human body. Now, they're focusing on the heart. This research, part of the Million Person Study, aims to estimate the radiation d
Ever wondered why our bodies start to slow down as we age? A big part of that is due to what happens inside tiny powerhouses called mitochondria. These little guys help our cells produce energy, and when they stop working as well as they should, it can lead to a whole bunch of health issues. So, wh
