Google is shaking things up with a big makeover for the Fitbit app. This update brings a fresh look and a new AI-powered coach called Coach, which is designed to help users with their health and fitness goals. However, this new feature is not available to everyone just yet. Starting from October 28,
New doctors face a tough world. Many struggle with depression. But what keeps them going? Family, faith, and their sense of purpose might be key. A recent study looked at over 700 new doctors. Most were young, around 25 years old. Many were women. A big chunk, about one in five, had felt depressed.
Ketone bodies, like beta-hydroxybutyrate, are a hot topic in health circles. Many people think that diet is the only thing that affects ketone levels. But is that really the case? A recent study dug deeper into this question. It looked at how different factors, beyond just food, influence ketone lev
A quiet neighborhood in Zebulon, North Carolina, was shattered by a horrifying discovery. Wellington Dickens, a 38-year-old father, allegedly took the lives of his four children. The shocking event unfolded when Dickens called 911 to confess his actions. Police arrived at his home around 10 p. m. an
Hookah smoking is on the rise in Iran, especially among young adults. Many people see it as a fun social activity, but it's actually quite harmful. Health experts and stakeholders are now looking for ways to stop this trend. The problem is that hookah smoking is often seen as less dangerous than ci
The Trump administration has introduced a new policy that complicates health care access for male veterans diagnosed with breast cancer. This change, detailed in a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) memo, does not rely on new scientific findings but instead references a presidential order from Trum
The chair of a key vaccine advisory group is making waves with new recommendations. Martin Kulldorff, a Swedish-born epidemiologist, leads the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). This group helps decide which vaccines kids get and when. Since taking over in June, Kulldorff and his t
President Donald Trump recently had an MRI scan, his second medical visit this year. This has sparked a lot of talk about his health, especially since he is one of the oldest presidents in U. S. history. Trump shared the results with reporters, saying everything was "perfect. " But he didn't explai
Oregon has a powerful tool to fight gun violence, but not everyone is using it. In 2017, the state passed a law that lets police or family members ask a court to temporarily stop someone from accessing guns if they're a danger to themselves or others. This is called an extreme risk protection order,
Growing up in the 2010s, school shootings were a constant worry. Students often thought about how they would react if a shooter entered their classroom. This fear was not just a passing thought; it was a reality that shaped many young lives. Now, as a medical student, the focus shifts to understand
