When it comes to severe mental illness (SMI), just knowing if treatments work isn't enough. Policy makers need to know if they're a good use of limited healthcare funds. That's where cost-effectiveness studies come in. But, these studies are scarce when it comes to lifestyle interventions for people
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is often caused by smoking, but other factors like pollution and chemical exposure can also contribute. One common treatment for COPD is oxygen therapy, which helps ease breathing difficulty and boost survival rates. With advances in technology, mobile
Preteen girls from lower-income families often spend more time sitting than moving. Studies show that moms can make a big difference in how active their daughters are. But family programs to get girls moving haven't always worked well. Some say we need better plans that are backed by research and de
Young Japanese adults, both men and women, were studied to see how their daily diet links to the amount of muscle in their trunk and the presence of fat within those muscles. This study focused on people aged 20 to 26. To measure trunk muscle thickness (MT) and echo intensity (EI), which shows how m
Medical insurance fraud is no small issue. It's like a virus, threatening the health of insurance funds. To keep the system balanced and fair, we must tackle this problem head-on. This means looking at what causes fraud, how it happens, and what results from it. In China, researchers took a hard lo
Did you know that spending time in urban parks and green spaces can do wonders for seniors' health? Researchers have found that the more time seniors spend in nature, the better they feel. But how do we measure their activities and the benefits they get? Scientists have looked at different ways to
At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025, Withings introduced the Omnia, a smart mirror that doubles as a health tracker. This sleek device offers a comprehensive health assessment by scanning your body and collecting data from various health metrics. It’s like the fitness gadgets you’ve seen bef
Depression and anxiety are common among older adults, but access to appropriate mental health services isn’t always easy for them. Face-to-face therapy isn't always feasible, so researchers are exploring technology-based options like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) delivered through computers or
You might not have heard of HMPV, but it's been around for a while. Discovered back in 2001 in the Netherlands, this virus is part of the RSV family and can cause symptoms like coughing, fever, and shortness of breath. Kids, seniors, and folks with weaker immune systems are at higher risk for severe
Tom Stevens, faced with a tough choice after his mom's dementia diagnosis, found a unique solution. He took away her dog, but this time, he came up with something new – Jennie, the robot dog. Unlike typical robot dogs, Jennie looks incredibly real, thanks to the design team from Jim Henson’s Creatur
