In a hospital located up North in India, a surprising incident occurred. Measles, a contagious virus, spread among a handful of adults. This virus travels through the air, making it highly infectious. The hospital took swift action to diagnose the patients accurately. Samples were sent to a lab that
President Joe Biden recently signed a defense bill into law, approving a significant increase in military spending and pay raises for junior enlisted members. The bill, totaling $895 billion, aims to counter China's influence and boost military capabilities. However, Biden expressed strong oppositio
Recently, some researchers argued that limited evidence isn't the same as no evidence at all. They're responding to a claim that there's no evidence to support a certain idea. This debate is all about how we interpret what we find. Let's think about it this way: If you're looking for clues to solve
Imagine you had hip surgery and followed a simple plan. Could that lead to swift healing and stronger bones? Scientists studied a method known as Kocher-Langenbeck, which is frequently used to fix broken hip sockets. Their findings? Those who stuck to this method had less unwanted bone growth, calle
Did you know that the support teens get from adults in their organized activities can make a big difference in how they feel about themselves? A study tracked over 200 teens for six years to see how relationships with adults in sports and other activities changed over time and affected their mental
Imagine you're given a choice: receive $100 today or $100 in a year. For most, the immediate option wins, right? This is called temporal discounting—the preference for immediate rewards over delayed ones. Now, think about health. Would you rather eat a burger now or be healthier in a decade? This ch
In Ethiopia, the use of Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) for childbirth is still widespread. This is despite the World Health Organization's (WHO) recommendation that all births should be attended by skilled professionals. The reason? Many communities and pregnant women prefer TBAs. This preferen
You might be wondering, how do female soldiers deal with menopause? Surprisingly, there's not much known about the use of hormone therapy (HT) among active duty military women. This study set out to fill that gap. They looked at women aged 45 to 64 who were serving between 2018 and 2022. The goal? T
Wendy Williams' son, Kevin Hunter Jr. , recently offered a glimmer of hope about his mother's health. He posted an update on his mother's condition while commenting on a video shared by Charlamagne Tha God. The video showed Wendy at her son's college graduation from Florida International University.
For decades, healthcare workers have been facing violence in the workplace. But did you know that this issue also hits prehospital personnel hard? We're talking about doctors, nurses, and other healthcare pros who work outside of hospitals. In Denmark, a recent survey aimed to shed light on the exte
