Imagine if a prominent figure in the UK suddenly decided to restrict access to a commonly used treatment for transgender youth. This isn't a story from a sci-fi universe, but a reality we're now facing. The UK recently made headlines by announcing that prescribing puberty blockers to underage indivi
Ever wondered how much exercise and sleep can really affect the mental well-being of college students? A recent study took a close look at this topic among Chinese university students. Researchers were curious about how active these students were, how well they slept, and how these two factors influ
Get ready for an exciting update in the world of smartwatches! OnePlus is cooking up a Pro version of its flagship Wear OS smartwatch, the OnePlus Watch 3, later this year. We found evidence of the OnePlus Watch 3 Pro in the OHealth app, which is the official companion app for OPPO and OnePlus smart
Did you know that climate change can mess with your brain? No, we're not talking about heatwaves making you cranky. It's much more serious than that. The "Hot Brain 2: Climate Change and Brain Health" meeting in 2024 really opened eyes to this issue. Think about it. When the weather gets extreme, i
Personalized medicine is all about tailoring treatments to each patient's unique needs. But how well do clinicians in Saudi Arabia understand and use genetic testing? This study, spread across the country, aimed to find out. It asked doctors to fill out a questionnaire online about their thoughts an
It's no secret that doctors struggle with encouraging patients to adopt healthier habits. They often feel it's not that important or lack confidence in delivering guidance. But, do you know where this pattern starts? It begins early in medical school, specifically in the preclinical years. There's a
Ever wondered how celebrities manage to get a good night's sleep despite their hectic schedules? Their bedtime routines offer some fascinating insights. Drew Barrymore swears by reading before bed, while Jennifer Aniston keeps her phone far away. Bella Hadid listens to meditation music, and Arianna
Recently, bird flu (H5N1) has made headlines, reminding us all about the importance of understanding how Americans feel about future pandemic policies. To figure this out, a national survey was conducted in 2024 with 1017 adults from across the U. S. The results showed that most people are likely to
Imagine you're trying to plan a big party where you need to serve food and drinks, but you only have so much money. That's sort of like what's happening in some eastern Chinese provinces, but with health resources and economic development. It's a tricky situation because these provinces need to
As we gear up for the New Year, a mental health expert from Ladson, South Carolina, has some advice on setting resolutions that stick. Matthew Dorman, the head of clinical operations at Live Oak Mental Health and Wellness, notes that unrealistic goals can lead to disappointment. Studies show that ma
