Quitting smoking is tough, and many people struggle to stay smoke-free after they've made a quit attempt. This is where technology steps in. Researchers have come up with a smartwatch that can detect when you're about to light up and sends you helpful reminders to stay strong. The idea is to catch y
Mitochondria are like tiny power plants inside our cells. They make most of the energy our cells need, called ATP, through a process called oxidative phosphorylation. This process uses the electron transport chain (ETC) to pump protons and create an energy gradient, which is then used to make ATP. H
Recent studies have been all over the place when it comes to how well digital health interventions work in getting college students to be more active. While there's been plenty of focus on these tools, research specifically targeting college students is thin on the ground. A systematic review and m
Cannabis use among teens is a growing concern, especially in places like Iran. The Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach, or A-CRA, is a technique that's shown promise in helping teens kick the habit. A recent study in Tehran put A-CRA to the test. Researchers looked at 40 male teens, aged 15
Have you ever wondered if giving people the right information can change how they act? It's a big question, especially when it comes to something like managing agricultural plastic waste. The idea is simple: tell people what's good for the environment, and they'll do it. But does it really work? In
When people finish therapy for bulimia-spectrum eating disorders, like bulimia nervosa, they often struggle to keep up the skills they learned. Despite going through an intense treatment called CBT-E, many see their condition worsen again. This is a big problem, and one possible solution is using di
Imagine this: a woman in Nigeria decides to have children at a young age, or has many babies in quick succession. She might think it's the best thing for her family, but it could actually be putting her health at risk. This is what we call high-risk fertility behaviour (HRFB). It's a big problem bec
Mindfulness is about paying attention to the present moment without judgment. In the world of health, it's becoming popular to tackle eating problems, like obesity and related eating disorders. Mindful eating is about becoming aware of the physical, mental, and emotional parts of eating. This can be
Metabolic syndrome is a growing health issue in the US, but current treatments like lifestyle changes and medication aren't always effective. Interestingly, it often comes with mental health problems. This study looks at how psychological difficulties, specifically "dysregulation, " affect metabolic
Back in the 1980s, doctors came up with a clever way to tackle liver complications caused by high pressure in the portal vein. This method, called transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts (TIPS), involves creating a small passage in the liver using a needle. Over the years, the approach has be
