Ever had a knee replaced? If so, you know that getting back to normal often depends on following a home rehab plan. But what makes some people stick to it while others don't? A study dug into this, focusing on folks who had a quick knee surgery. They found that certain things about you and your heal
Scabies is a pesky skin infection that bugs over 200 million people worldwide. It's caused by tiny mites called Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis, and they spread through direct contact. You might not notice anything for a few weeks, but after three to six weeks, intense itching sets in. The mites love
Young kids in rural areas are facing obesity, and a new study is trying to figure out if telehealth programs can help. This trial, focused on the body mass index (BMI), aims to see how much tele-behavioral health sessions can make a difference. Families are getting involved, and it's all part of a b
Imagine this: you're among the millions of Americans who rely on Medicaid for healthcare. Now, picture the Republican Party proposing major cuts to this lifeline, aiming to fund tax cuts and immigration policies. Democrats warn these changes could strip 22 million people of their health coverage, br
You might have heard about Sweden’s effort to beat certain types of HPV by vaccinating kids. The thing is, HPV can cause genital warts. These warts are often the first sign that someone’s been infected with HPV types 6 or 11. Sweden started vaccinating against these types back in 2006. They offered
Large language models (LLMs) like BERT and GPT are becoming big players in the world of mental health support. But are they really reliable? Experts are starting to ask this question because, so far, not much research has been done on how trustworthy these AI models are when it comes to giving us cl
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to face senators on Wednesday during his first confirmation hearing as President Trump's nominee for the secretary of health and human services. Kennedy, known for his contentious views on vaccines and abortion, is expected to face tough questions. Kennedy has sparked s
For a long time, tuberculosis (TB) cases in the US have been on a steady decline. But now, Kansas is seeing a significant surge in new cases, making it one of the largest outbreaks since the 1950s. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) reported 110 active TB cases and 632 latent cas
Let's talk about women's health for a bit. Women face a lot of unique challenges throughout their lives, thanks to biological, societal, and healthcare factors. These issues have led to some big gaps in health between men and women. For instance, diseases that mainly affect women often get less atte
Chatting about mental health has become a trend in today's media, with many celebrities openly discussing their struggles. This isn't just a fleeting phenomenon; it's sparking interest in the mental wellness of Black American women. A recent study dived deep into this topic, trying to uncover what's
