In the heart of Africa, Uganda faced a significant challenge in its fight against malaria. The effectiveness of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) was under threat due to the growing resistance of mosquitoes to pyrethroids, a common insecticide. To tackle this issue, a large-scale experiment was
Imagine living near a nuclear power plant. You never know when an accident might happen. When it does, you need to know how to stay safe. Radiation is a big concern. It can harm you right away and over time. The amount of radiation you get depends on a few things. Weather and where you are can make
Ramadan is a time when many Muslims fast from dawn to sunset. This can be tough for people with type 2 diabetes. Their blood sugar levels can go up and down a lot because they skip meals and change their medication times. This can make managing their diabetes harder. One medication that has been he
Waterborne bacteria are a big deal for public health. They can cause infections, and some of them are resistant to antibiotics. This makes them even more dangerous. Scientists have created a model to understand how these bacteria spread in recreational water and how they can cause urinary tract infe
Tuberculosis (TB) is a sneaky disease that can hide in the body for years. This study looked at how much time people spend around someone with TB can affect their chances of getting a hidden TB infection. The study took place over 30 months in Catalonia, Spain. Researchers checked for hidden TB infe
Online bullying is a serious problem that goes beyond just mean comments. It's about the lasting effects on a person's mental health. Researchers are trying to understand how it affects people, but it's not easy. Traditional methods can't capture the immediate effects because online bullying is unpr
AI is becoming a big part of primary care. It could make a huge difference in how doctors make decisions, predict patient outcomes, and spot health issues early. But there's a catch. The studies on AI in primary care aren't always reported properly. This is a problem because if we can't trust the re
Haemonchus contortus is a nasty parasite that loves to infect small ruminants. It is a type of worm that can cause serious health problems in sheep and goats. Chemotherapy is the go-to treatment for these infections, but these parasites are getting smarter and developing resistance to drugs. This
Oral cancer is a big deal. It's one of the most common types of head and neck cancers. Doctors use different treatments to fight it. One interesting player in this fight is quercetin. Quercetin is a type of flavonoid, which is a plant compound with some serious health benefits. Researchers have been
Ever wondered what happens to your heart long after you've had COVID-19? A recent study took a close look at this question. It turns out that during the initial infection, many people, especially those in the hospital, experienced issues with how their heart's left and right ventricles functioned. B
