Doctors and patients often have different ideas about what's important to discuss during appointments. A recent study looked into this. It wanted to see what both groups think about talking about different kinds of results. These include things like how a patient is doing physically, how they feel,
Kids who are struggling often miss out on good dental care. This is a big problem. Many programs try to help. But what makes them work? A recent study looked at 39 of these programs. It found that the best ones do a few key things. First, they understand the families' lives. They don't just give ad
In a surprising turn of events, a federal judge has stepped in to stop the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) from firing thousands of employees. The judge said the layoffs were likely illegal and ordered the Trump administration to freeze all plans to shrink and reorganize the heal
Sleep problems are common in people with spinal cord injuries. These issues can make daily life harder. Two main problems are sleep-disordered breathing and trouble falling asleep. Both can lower the quality of life. People with spinal cord injuries often have trouble breathing while they sleep. Th
Europe is feeling the heat, and it's not just a one-day thing. The continent is in the middle of its first big heat wave of the summer, and it's breaking records left and right. Barcelona, for example, just had its hottest June ever, with temperatures soaring to an average of 26 degrees Celsius. Tha
Over the past decade, China has been fine-tuning how it approves new traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs). The goal? To make the process better suit the unique nature of these treatments. This effort has led to some interesting changes in what counts as solid evidence for approval. Before the refor
In a recent study, researchers looked at how older adults in rural areas engage with gym programs. They found some interesting patterns. People with diabetes or osteoporosis were more likely to join these gyms. It seems having a health condition can motivate someone to get moving. Regular health ch
Men often keep their feelings to themselves, especially when dealing with health issues. This makes it tough to manage depressive symptoms. Social connections and daily habits play a big role in how men cope with these feelings. A recent study looked at non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic men over 40 wh
Filipino teenagers are spending a lot of time sitting down. This is a big deal because it can lead to health problems. Many of them are not moving enough. They are not getting the exercise they need. This is partly because they are using digital devices a lot. Using screens too much can be bad for
Garmin smartwatches are known for their top-notch fitness tracking. But until recently, they couldn't share data with Google's Health Connect. That's changing, but not everything will be shared. Google announced in May 2025 that Garmin would soon support Health Connect. They promised it would be re
