Breast cancer is a serious issue that affects people all over the world. Many experts suggest making lifestyle changes to help prevent or manage it. These suggestions usually include maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, eating nutritious foods, and drinking less alcohol. These are all
In the U. S. , parents and babies often visit different hospitals for care. This can make it tough to gather all the needed health info for research. Linking electronic health records (EHR) from various places could help. But how can this be done while keeping everyone's privacy safe? Researchers h
A venture capital firm has just raised a substantial amount of money to support new businesses. The firm is called Halogen Ventures. It was started by Jesse Draper. She is the daughter of a well-known investor, Tim Draper. The new fund is called Fund III. It has $30 million. This money will be used
The House Oversight Committee is digging into claims that President Biden's team downplayed his health issues. They've called in key figures, including former press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and ex-chief of staff Jeff Zients, to answer questions. This comes after reports that Biden's inner circle
Diabetes is becoming more common. It's important to find new ways to help people manage it. This study looks at a special program. It uses mobile health tools and a team of health workers. The goal is to see if this program can help people with diabetes. It also checks if it can save money for the h
In parts of Africa, many people with HIV are on a treatment plan that includes dolutegravir. But what happens when this treatment isn't working well enough? Some patients still have a high viral load, even after getting extra help to stick to their treatment. This is a big problem because it means t
In Shenzhen, China, a recent study shed light on the state of HPV infections and vaccinations among women aged 30 to 64. The findings revealed that about 14. 2% of the women in this age group were infected with HPV, with HPV52 being the most common strain. This study also highlighted some surprising
In the Netherlands, many caregivers in long-term care homes know about and use tricks to help Parkinson's patients move around better. A recent survey asked 130 healthcare workers about these tricks, often called compensation strategies. These strategies help patients with walking and getting aroun
Military service members often face unique challenges. They are more likely to get hurt or develop serious health issues because of their jobs. These injuries can be physical or mental. Both types can greatly affect their careers. The Army created a program in 2007 to help injured soldiers. It's ca
In a recent study, the Pocotaligo River in Sumter, South Carolina, was found to have the highest levels of PFAS contamination among 22 waterways tested across the United States. PFAS, known as "forever chemicals, " are synthetic substances that persist in the environment and the human body, posing s
