In Lebanon, Oregon, a community of about 20, 000 people has been caught up in a big debate over fluoride in their water. Some people believe fluoride helps keep teeth healthy, but others think it's harmful. Recently, they voted to stop putting fluoride in their water. This isn't just happening in Le
Ever wondered how the mix of medicines and food habits affects older adults? A new study dug into this, focusing on seniors in communities. They looked at how many medications these adults were taking, a practice known as polypharmacy. But the twist was that they also checked out their eating habits
In the heart of the Horn of Africa lies Somaliland, a self-declared state with a unique healthcare challenge. While the world focuses on wars and famines, a silent crisis unfolds: the lack of dialysis treatment. Dialysis is a life-saving procedure for those with kidney failure, but in Somaliland, it
Did you know there's a kind of fat that wraps around our blood vessels? It's called perivascular adipose tissue (PVAT), and it's been sneakily affecting our heart health. When we're overweight or have diabetes, this fat gets inflamed and causes trouble. It sends out alarm signals to our immune syste
Cervical cancer is a major health issue that hits women hard, particularly in countries like Morocco with lower incomes. This illness affects women in many ways, altering their lives completely and affecting their overall happiness and well-being. The goal of a recent study is to explore how this di
You know those festive winter gatherings? Well, they might come with an unwanted guest this year – the norovirus. The U. S. has seen a spike in its outbreaks, especially in places where people are close, like schools and cruise ships. In the week ending Dec. 5, the count was at 91 outbreaks. That's
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, 75, will have his prostate removed in a surgical procedure scheduled for Sunday. This development comes amidst multiple challenges he's facing, including an ongoing war in Gaza and his trial for alleged corruption. Netanyahu is part of a group of older worl
Did you know that spending too much time sitting down can increase your risk of heart disease, even when you're young? A new study aims to find out which types of sitting and what lifestyle factors are most harmful for college students. By understanding when and why students sit so much, researchers
Nursing students face a lot of stress daily. This stress can make them sick and sometimes, even cause them to leave school. This leads to a shortfall of nurses. A special program, cognitive-behavioral skills building, is trying to fix this problem. It shows nursing students how to look after their m
Axial spondyloarthritis, or ax-SpA, is a condition that can really impact your daily life. It causes pain, makes you tired, and can make moving around difficult. This can all add up to making it harder to enjoy physical activities, including sex. A recent study looked at how this condition affects s
