Latin America is a vibrant mix of cultures, but it faces big problems. Political ups and downs and money troubles make it hard to have good healthcare for everyone. This is especially true when it comes to fighting cancer. Money issues in healthcare make it tough to do good research and provide top-notch care. Cancer research in Latin America often hits roadblocks. ...
Every year, the world sees around 800 women losing their lives due to pregnancy-related issues. This is in addition to 2. 6 million stillbirths and 2. 8 million newborn deaths. This is a major problem. In many low- and middle-income countries, getting timely medical help can be tough. This is especially true for pregnant women in need of emergency care. The COVI...
Heart issues aren't just for the elderly. Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is a condition that often hits women hard, and it doesn't discriminate based on age. It's crucial to understand how age affects the recovery process for these women. A recent study dug into the experiences of women who had SCAD, splitting them into two groups: those under 50 and t...
The Arab world has been grappling with a serious health issue called metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, or MASLD for short. This condition has been on the rise globally, but it's particularly bad in the Arab region. So, let's dive into what's been happening with research on this topic over the past ten years. First off, why is MASLD su...
Ethiopia is grappling with a serious mental health crisis. By the time they reach 14 or 15, many adults in Ethiopia have already experienced mental health symptoms. This makes mental disorders the top non-communicable condition in the country. To understand why, we need to look at the bigger picture. This includes the political, economic, and social factors at play, ...
Japan has been in a tough spot when it comes to HPV vaccinations. Even after the government greenlit the vaccination program in 2022, the number of people getting vaccinated is still alarmingly low. This is a big problem for public health. Why are so many people still hesitant? Misinformation has spread like wildfire through social media. This has played a huge role...
Have you ever wondered about the mental health of medical postgraduates? It is important. Experts in Tamil Nadu have been concerned about how many future doctors in postgraduate programs are struggling daily. At this point in time, depression is lurking on their students' heels , affecting more than four in ten youth and causing undue stress. A research was done. ...
Human nutrition has always been a mix of biology and culture. Let's start from the beginning, when our ancient relatives, the Homo genus, were busy foraging, scavenging, hunting, and gathering. This was a time when food was found in nature, not supermarkets. As time passed, we saw a big shift with the Neolithic transition, where people started farming and keeping liv...
Sixty-year-old Wendy Williams, the well-known talk show host, made an unforgettable appearance at her son Kevin Hunter Jr. 's college graduation in Miami. Despite facing health challenges like frontotemporal dementia and aphasia, she attended the event in style, wearing a gorgeous midnight blue gown and using a red mobility scooter. Her enthusiasm was clear as she cl...
West Nile Virus, or WNV, has been around since the 1930s when it was first found in Uganda. This virus is now a big global health problem, spreading to new places, especially in Europe and North America. Changes in the climate, like milder winters and longer summers, make it easier for the mosquitoes that carry WNV to live and spread the virus. This means the virus c...