Sexual violence is a serious issue that affects people greatly. Let's look at how it is being studied and tackled from different angles. First, let's talk about individual experiences. Researchers are finding out how common sexual violence is, what it does to a person's mental health, and how to he
When it comes to public health, the goal is clear: change behaviors, spread awareness, and improve health outcomes. This is where program communication comes in, and it has three key parts: advocacy, social mobilization, and communication. Advocacy is about getting politicians on board and making su
Last Monday, New York City woke up to a grim reminder of ongoing issues. Three people were killed in separate, unprovoked stabbings across Manhattan. The suspect, Ramon Rivera, lived at the Bellevue Men’s Shelter and had a history of mental health struggles and criminal activities spanning two decad
Imagine you're in a doctor's office, and instead of just your doctor, an AI is also analyzing your health data. So, who really owns that data? That's the puzzle that a new study is trying to unravel. The study introduces a novel framework called the Collaborative Healthcare Data Ownership (CHDO) mod
You might have heard about the Mediterranean diet and how it's great for your health. But did you know it's more than just eating right? This diet has deep roots in history and culture, especially when it comes to faith. The Mediterranean diet isn't tied to any one religion, but the people who live
When women give birth, they often rely heavily on the support and kindness of healthcare professionals. However, there's a growing worry that this compassion can sometimes be lacking. To understand what makes care feel compassionate, researchers talked to 15 women in Norway who had given birth in th
Imagine having a tiny, flexible sensor that can track crucial health signs directly from your sweat. This is what researchers have been working on with wearable sweat sensors. But making these sensors sensitive and long-lasting has been a real challenge. Here, we introduce a clever method called wet
Medicine has long been entangled with money, sparking debates on ethics. Most discussions focus on doctors interacting with pharmaceutical companies, but let's explore another side: the role of commerce in healthcare delivery. Take Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART), for instance. It's mostly ha
Organic carrots have been recalled in Minnesota due to an E. coli outbreak. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) wants you to check your fridge and freezer. Five Minnesotans got sick after eating these carrots. The brands included are Good and Gather, Bunny Luv, and Cal-Organic. They were sold a
You've probably heard that mental health apps are great, but many people just don't stick with them. Why is that? One big reason is that people might be using the wrong app for their needs. Imagine going to a shoe store and being given shoes that don't fit your feet. You'd probably walk away without
