Did you know that female veterans might face a higher risk of dementia compared to their civilian counterparts? Recent research has shown that former service women with conditions like trauma, alcoholism, depression, brain injuries, or even diabetes are particularly vulnerable. This calls for more f
Balancing a job with caring for family members can be tough. This study looked into a helpful approach called a "participatory workplace" that employers can use to support their staff who have caregiving duties. The idea is to prevent and solve problems that caregivers might face while managing thei
Obesity is no longer a secret health risk, especially with its numbers rising daily. It's not just about the scale; it's the hidden risks like type 2 diabetes and joint problems that should concern you. Imagine obesity as a ripple effect, starting with extra weight and ending with serious medical is
Web-based programs can really help people with mental health issues. But the thing is, many people don't even start or finish these programs. Researchers wanted to know how well an online program called @myTabu worked for people who had committed child sexual abuse or used child sexual exploitation
When it comes to battling childhood obesity, what really works? Researchers decided to find out by looking at studies that tested behavioural and psychological treatments. They crunched the numbers from lots of experiments, aiming to figure out what makes a real difference. The team focused on rand
Do you know how long 50 years really is? Imagine trying to count every second in half a century. That's nearly 1. 5 billion seconds! Now, think about what can happen in that time. A lot, right? Well, the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) has been around for those 1. 5 billion seconds, and th
Older adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities are especially vulnerable to maltreatment. Unfortunately, there aren't many solutions out there to address this problem. This study focuses on creating a new, research-based plan to lower these risks. As people age, those with intellectu
As our population ages, we're seeing more older adults fall victim to community crimes. The emotional toll on these victims is huge and long-lasting, yet there's a lack of research on ways to help them. While combining public health services and care is a good idea, no one's really shown how to do i
Tuberculosis, often called TB, is a global health issue causing many deaths, with over 90% happening in low- to middle-income countries. One of the biggest problems is that people don't finish their TB treatment, which makes the disease worse and easier to spread. Researchers looked into ways to hel
Ever wondered why great ideas don't always result in real change? Often, it's about the situation. When we try to put evidence-based innovations into practice, real-world issues can get in the way. This study looked at a doctor-to-home project for hypertension in Zimbabwe, where community health wor
