Preteen girls from lower-income families often spend more time sitting than moving. Studies show that moms can make a big difference in how active their daughters are. But family programs to get girls moving haven't always worked well. Some say we need better plans that are backed by research and de
Ever heard of mesencephalic astrocyte-derived neurotrophic factor (MANF)? It's a brain protein that might be a game-changer in the fight against Parkinson's disease (PD). PD is the second most common brain disorder that causes dopamine neurons in the brain to die off over time. One of the main culpr
Ever wondered who’s most likely to plan suicide with a firearm? Researchers looked into military members, veterans, and their adult family members to find some clues. They checked out age, gender, race, and past suicide attempts to see what made someone more likely to plan this. First up, let’s tal
Have you ever wondered what happens when medicine meant for a kid's veins leaks into surrounding tissues? This is called extravasation, a common injury in children's hospitals. It can cause harm and lengthen hospital stays. So, what puts kids at risk? A study in Iran tried to find out. Over a year,
Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is a global health concern, being the leading cause of death worldwide. Stress and conditions like Cushing's Syndrome have sparked interest in cortisol, often called the 'stress hormone, ' as a biomarker for CVD risk. Cortisol is produced and released through the Hypotha
Imagine trying to manage rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with medications that just don't seem to work. That's the reality for many patients with a form of RA called Difficult-to-Treat RA (D2T-RA). This type of RA can be tough to handle, even with multiple treatments. What's interesting is that obesity an
Let's talk about two types of cancers that affect women: primary fallopian tubal carcinoma (PFTC) and high-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC). A study from a single healthcare center looked into how these cancers are different from each other and what factors might affect a person's chances of reco
Ever wondered why certain bike crashes happen so often on UK roads? Let's dive into three common types: overtaking, rear-end, and door crashes. Research has mostly focused on intersection crashes, but what about those that happen on road segments? This study aims to shed light on the risk factors fo
You might think that the cost of workers or the amount of energy used would be the big deals in manufacturing. But guess what? It's all about how smart and advanced the technology is. Let's dive into the Chinese manufacturing scene from 2000 to 2021 to see how tech is the real game-changer. Imagine
Let's dive into how our thoughts and feelings can greatly impact how ready we are for disasters, especially in places like the mountainous regions of China. Researchers have been looking at the link between our minds and how well we prepare for four different kinds of disaster situations. They've al
