In Ghana, a significant worry has emerged in the health sector. People living with HIV face an increased risk of heart problems. This is due to a mix of factors, including lifestyle choices and the long-term use of HIV medications. A recent investigation focused on this issue in the Western Region of Ghana. The study aimed to understand how big the problem is. It lo...
Lipedema is a long-term condition that causes fat to build up unevenly in the limbs. It mainly affects women. This is different from obesity, which is often linked to various health issues. Interestingly, women with lipedema might have a lower risk of metabolic problems, even if they are overweight or obese. The way fat is distributed in the body plays a big role in ...
Cancer patients in Austria and France took part in a study. The study was about how they feel about their health. They used a special tool called QLU-C10D. This tool is designed just for cancer patients. It helps to figure out how good or bad they feel about their health. The tool looks at ten different parts of their life. These parts include things like how m...
In the bustling district of Ernakulam, Kerala, a silent health crisis is unfolding. Nearly half of the adults are grappling with high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. This isn't just a local issue; it's a global problem, especially in places where lifestyles are changing fast. Urbanization, different diets, and modern living are all contributing to this ri...
School children in Ethiopia are facing a hidden health challenge. Schistosomiasis is a serious issue in this country. This disease is caused by a parasite called Schistosoma haematobium. It is a significant public health concern. To tackle this problem, it is crucial to understand what children know, think, and do about it. This understanding can help shape effe...
The health of a country's population is closely tied to its economic status. This is not just about having access to better healthcare. It's about how wealth affects people's daily lives and choices. Over two decades, researchers looked at 27 European countries. They studied how money matters like GDP, health spending, and joblessness influence long-term illnesse...
Wearable devices have become a game-changer in monitoring recovery after knee replacements. These gadgets, such as the Apple Watch, provide concrete data on how active someone is each day. This information is crucial for understanding how well a person is recovering after a total knee arthroplasty, or TKA. It's a big deal because it gives doctors and patients a clear...
In Singapore, a recent investigation dug into the lasting impacts of childhood mistreatment on university students. The study focused on five types of internal struggles: depression, anxiety, PTSD, eating disorders, and suicidal thoughts. Over a thousand students took part, sharing their experiences through various questionnaires. The most frequent form of mistreatm...
Understanding how weight changes over time can be crucial for brain health. Many studies have shown that being overweight in midlife can lead to thinking problems later on. However, there is a gap in knowledge about how weight changes from early adulthood to midlife impact cognitive decline. This is where the ELSA-Brasil study comes in. It looked at how weight ch...
The impact of Long COVID on the body is still a puzzle. Researchers have been trying to figure out how long and how bad the autonomic dysfunction is in adults with Long COVID. They also wanted to see how this dysfunction affects daily life and overall well-being. Autonomic dysfunction is when the body's automatic functions, like heart rate and blood pressure, don'...