Cancer survivors often face a higher risk of heart problems. To help, there's a new tool called the Automated Heart-Health Assessment (AH-HA). It's based on the American Heart Association's guidelines and helps doctors talk to their patients about heart health during cancer check-ups. Before using i
Imagine a world where every night, kids sleep safe from malaria under special insect-killing nets. That's what Uganda wants, but these nets wear out fast, leaving gaps in protection. A recent study in Western Uganda tried something new. They trained local health workers to give out these nets, calle
Cancer is a major health issue in Sri Lanka, with over 33, 000 new cases reported in 2022 alone. The pain that comes with cancer is a big part of what patients have to deal with. To make sure they get the best help, it’s important to understand what they really need and what worries them. This study
Ever wondered what keeps some people moving while others prefer the couch? Physical activity starts way before we hit the gym—it begins in the womb and doesn't stop until our last breath. Doctors advise regular activity for a healthy life, but why do some people struggle to get moving? Scientists ha
Ever felt that health guidelines are as confusing as a math test? Let's make them simple. Picture this: you're thinking about a walk. "How long? How fast? Should I go hard or take it easy? " These questions pop up. Health guidelines are like street signs, they point you in the right direction, but y
Trace Cyrus penned an emotional open letter to his father, Billy Ray Cyrus, after his performance at Donald Trump's Liberty Inaugural Ball. The letter highlighted Trace's deep concerns about Billy Ray's health. Trace recalled idolizing his father growing up and feeling disconnected from him now. He
Health systems today hold great promise in using real-time health data to improve care. This is done through a continuous cycle of data analysis, applying insights, getting feedback, and making changes. However, there's a problem: we lack a well-trained team of professionals who can handle this digi
Occupational therapists are well-versed in the importance of occupation in patient care, but they often face hurdles when trying to implement occupation-based practices. One significant barrier they encounter is hegemony — the influence of one group's ideas over others. In mental health settings, th
Did you know that, in Sichuan, how much you know about lung cancer can actually influence where you go for a check-up? Researchers found something fascinating here. They decided to explore how city dwellers understand lung cancer and how that understanding impacts their choice of medical facilities.
Actress Andie MacDowell, at 66, is open about her health struggles. In a recent chat with Drew Barrymore, she revealed she has Piriformis Syndrome. This condition makes the piriformis muscle spasm, squeezing the sciatic nerve and causing pain, numbness, or tingling from the buttocks to the leg. MacD
