Lots of students in healthcare fields like dentistry and nursing manage hefty academic workloads and high expectations. This often leads to stress, which can show up in physical ways too, called somatization symptoms. Though these signs have been talked about a lot, not much focus has been given to
The Internet is a big part of kids' lives today. But how good are they at using it to learn about health? A recent study in China checked this out. It found that some kids struggle to tell good health info from bad online. They also don't use the Internet much to solve their own health problems. The
As we celebrate 50 years of the Expanded Programme on Immunization, the quest to wipe out polio faces a big challenge – ensuring enough polio vaccines are available. Recent decades have seen great progress, but vaccine supply issues could reverse these gains. This examination, in line with the Immun
Between November last year and April this year, something unexpected happened in Jordan. Almost half of the kids under five who were hospitalized had a virus called respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV for short. This virus isn't as famous as others, but it can lead to serious breathing issues like b
In the heart of Indonesia, brucellosis is making waves, especially among farmworkers in Cilawu and Boyolali. This infectious disease, caused by animals, has become a growing concern in developing countries, including Indonesia. The symptoms are vague, making it hard to detect. A recent study focused
Have you ever thought about how nurses perceive sexual healthcare for people with disabilities? Well, it's a topic that's not often discussed, but it's crucial. Nurses play a significant role in ensuring that everyone, regardless of their abilities, receives proper care. When we talk about disabled
Halfway through 2022, over 100 million Americans caught COVID-19, with rural areas seeing a higher death rate. Interestingly, Twitter users in rural and urban settings shared different opinions about the pandemic. To understand this better, researchers analyzed millions of tweets from May 2020 to Ja
Imagine working in a digital universe where your job is just as real as in the physical world. Welcome to the metaverse, where traditional labour laws might not apply. With virtual work on the rise, it's time to ask: Is meta-work a real job? The gig economy is already changing things, but the metav
The indie film world is in grief after the tragic loss of acclaimed director Jeff Baena. He was found dead at his Los Angeles home on January 3, at the age of 47. The cause of death was confirmed as suicide by the L. A. County Coroner's Office. Jeff Baena was known for his unique storytelling, blen
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light the risks healthcare workers face from airborne diseases. These risks are especially high during thoracic anesthesia, where procedures like tracheal intubation and flexible bronchoscopy can generate aerosols. These tiny droplets can spread respiratory infec
