Let's take a ride through three decades of Denmark's teen health scene. Researchers have been keeping a keen eye on the health of young Danes, tracking fifteen different health factors. These include weight issues (both overweight and underweight), common pains like headaches and backaches, emotiona
Imagine a world where our brains are the key drivers of economic change. That's the idea behind the brain economy, which emphasizes brain health and brain skills for a smoother transition into new economic landscapes. We're talking about major shifts like the bioeconomy, green economy, care economy,
Imagine a world where our health, the health of animals, and the health of the environment are all connected. This is what the One Health framework aims to achieve. A recent study looked into how farmers in Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam understand and interact with this concept. It's not just about kn
Ever considered how doctors make critical decisions? There's a cool tool called a Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS) that assists with treatment choices, diagnoses, and even lab tests. Yet, doctors in Palestinian hospitals aren't really using it. This issue isn't isolated to just Palestine; it'
You know that feeling when a TV show makes you laugh out loud one moment and reach for tissues the next? Shows like "Shrinking" and "A Man on the Inside" do exactly that. They take you on an emotional rollercoaster. But did you know this isn't just entertaining? It's actually giving your brain a goo
Chronic diseases are no joke. About a third of adults are dealing with more than one. To make handling these diseases easier, digital health tools are being used. But, the use of these tools isn't as widespread as you'd think. It's puzzling why these innovations aren't catching on faster. What's mor
In California, there's a growing trend of drinking raw, unpasteurized milk. However, this trend comes with some serious health risks. Harmful bacteria like E. coli and listeria can lurk in raw milk, not to mention the occasional bird flu virus. While some people think raw milk is healthier, processi
You might have heard that the United States spends more on healthcare than any other country. But why is that? Let's dive into this complicated topic. After the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, people started talking about American healthcare and its high costs. The suspected shoote
Imagine being in the middle of chemotherapy and having to fight your insurance company to get the medicine you need. That's what happened to Arete Tsoukalas, a 26-year-old law student from Indiana. After being diagnosed with leukemia, she found out her insurance required a $13, 000 monthly copay for
You might wonder if all the health laws passed in New York over the last decade actually make a difference. A recent study dove into this question by looking at 13 different health areas and how they affected 311 hotline service complaints. The big finding? Legislation about hazardous materials seem
