You've probably heard about heart diseases, but do you really know how to prevent them? In India, not everyone might be in the loop about these critical facts. That's why it's essential to find out what people in communities know, think, and do about heart diseases and their risks. Surprisingly, the
In low-resource regions like Latin America, digital mental health tools are becoming increasingly important. But for these tools to truly help, they need to fit with local cultures. A recent study looked into how well an online cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program worked for college students i
After Donald Trump's victory over Kamala Harris in the 2024 U. S. presidential election, several celebrities have voiced their discontent and even announced plans to leave the country. Let's take a look at who's planning to pack their bags and why. Eva Longoria is moving her family out of Los Angel
Prostate cancer, commonly known as PCa, is a major health concern worldwide. It’s the second most common cancer in men and causes a significant number of deaths each year. However, there’s a gap in research when it comes to understanding how men in Saudi Arabia, particularly in the Jazan region, thi
Have you ever wondered what kimchi, that spicy Korean dish, does to your heart health? Scientists have been digging into this question, and their findings are pretty interesting. They've looked at a bunch of studies to see how eating fermented kimchi might affect things like your weight and blood pr
The 2024 U. S. presidential election didn’t please all celebrities. After Donald Trump and J. D. Vance won, they addressed the country in Florida. “I will not let you down, ” the president-elect said. Many celebrities were unhappy with the result. Let’s look at who might leave the U. S. Eva Longori
Facebook, a massive online platform, is a big part of many people's daily lives. While it can be fun and helpful, some users find it hard to log off. Scientists have looked into why some people get hooked on Facebook, focusing mostly on things that make it appealing. But what about the stuff that ma
Breastfeeding is known to be hugely beneficial, especially for the first six months. But, do all moms in northern Ghana follow this advice? A study in 16 districts across four regions, involving 2000 caregivers, found that while 75% exclusively breastfed (EBF) for six months, some did less (19. 2%)
A recent study set out to measure how flourishing, or happy, university students in Saudi Arabia are. They wanted to see if there was a difference between students studying health-related subjects and those studying other fields. Plus, they looked into what makes these students thrive. The research
You might think the Caribbean is far from America's gun violence problem, but think again. A recent report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that nearly three-quarters of firearms recovered in several high-crime Caribbean countries were made in the US. Over 5, 400 guns picked up fr
