Telehealth psychotherapy, or using the internet to deliver treatments via video, is getting more popular. But, not everyone is convinced it works for people with serious emotional and behavioral issues, like those with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). This skepticism revolves around three main
Ever wondered how small local health departments keep their staff motivated and informed during the Public Health Accreditation Board accreditation process? A study talked to 22 employees and partners from four departments serving populations under 50, 000. These departments used various strategies
Once a shining example, Tennessee's high childhood vaccination rates are now slipping. Parents like Jen Fisher in Franklin, Tennessee, are feeling the heat. Her 12-year-old son, Raleigh, has a weak immune system due to a congenital heart condition. Vaccines are his best protection against serious il
California's wildfires are burning fast and furious, especially in hard-to-reach areas like canyons. To slow them down, firefighters are dropping a hot-pink mixture from the sky. What's in it and is it safe? This pink stuff is a special fire suppressant that's mainly water mixed with fertilizer and
A young French AI startup, Bioptimus, has snagged $41 million to build a special AI model for biology. Think of it like a super-smart tool for understanding and predicting biological stuff, from tiny molecules to whole organisms. The challenge? Biological data is sensitive and not easy to get. But B
Drinking alcohol is deeply ingrained in Australian culture. About 77% of Australians consume it, often more than recommended limits. But did you know that alcohol can increase your risk of getting cancer? Oncologists have known this for years, but it's not something most people talk about. A big st
In Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, a recent study shed light on the prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV), a common sexually transmitted infection that can cause genital warts and various cancers like cervical, anal, penile, and oropharyngeal. With over 10 million women at risk of HPV-related cervical canc
Have you ever thought about where you'd want to be at the end of your life? It turns out, this is a big question for teens and young adults with advanced cancer. Many of them end up dying in hospitals, but how many actually want that? There’s not a lot of data on this, so we’re not sure how often th
Ever heard of the "no-show" issue in healthcare? It's when patients book appointments but don't turn up. We looked at this over five years with 21, 969 patients. Our study created a special model to solve this problem. This model not only predicts no-shows but also helps manage service capacity and
Cigarette companies are introducing a new type of cigarette in the US that uses synthetic cooling agents. These cigarettes are meant to mimic the feeling of menthol cigarettes. Why is this a problem? Well, as some states and cities start to ban menthol cigarettes due to health concerns, these new sy
