Ningbo's rivers are getting a thorough health check-up, and it's about time. Most studies only use one method to check the water's condition. But this time, researchers decided to be more thorough. They used three different ways to see how clean and alive the rivers are. First, they looked at 15 ri
Pregnancy is a big deal, and what a mom eats matters a lot. It's not just about the mom's health but also the baby's. But many women in the UK aren't getting enough important nutrients like iron, folate, iodine, and vitamin D. This is especially true for teenagers and women with lower incomes. They
Patients with severe kidney issues and epilepsy face a tough situation. Their bodies handle medicines differently. This is because their kidneys aren't working well. Dialysis, a life-saving treatment, adds another layer of complexity. It can change how seizure medicines work in the body. So, doctors
Soil pollution is a big deal, and nickel is one of those tricky metals that can cause problems. Scientists have been looking into how to manage nickel better in the soil. One interesting solution? Bauxite residue, also known as "red mud. " This stuff is a leftover from aluminum production, and there
The Sio Malaba Malakisi River Basin, shared by Kenya and Uganda, faces a big problem: pollution. This area is important for people's lives and the economy, but not enough is known about how the water quality changes over time and space. A recent study took a close look at this issue. They collected
People getting involved in health research is not new. It has been happening for years. This is often called PPIE, which stands for Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement. It means patients and the public have a say in health research. They can give their opinions, help design studies, or eve
Botulism is a serious illness that can make it hard to breathe. Nurses in intensive care had to step up and take charge. They helped a patient wean off a breathing machine. This was no easy task. The patient was very sick. The nurses had to think on their feet and act fast. The patient was a big pa
Honour-based abuse is a serious issue that includes things like forced marriage and female genital mutilation. It's hard to track because local data is scarce. To tackle this, experts used a clever method called comparative judgement. They asked people to compare different areas and guess which had
In Tema, Ghana, social media is a big deal for kids. Almost all of them use it for fun. Boys are more into it than girls. But what happens when they can't use it? They feel bored and left out. They miss out on the latest trends and learning stuff online. This isn't just about having fun. It's about
Gun violence is a big problem in the United States, causing many injuries and deaths. To tackle this issue, a program called the Houston Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Program (Houston-HVIP) is being tested. This program focuses on helping young people who have been hurt by gunfire. The progr
