People often wonder if women and men feel the same pressure to focus on their looks. A big study looked at 78 research projects with over 74, 000 people from 16 different countries. The results showed that women still feel this pressure more than men. This gap was bigger when using certain types of measurements, like how much people watch their bodies. Interestingly...
A recent worldwide study dug into how body mass index (BMI) affects the chances of breaking bones. Researchers looked at data from over 1. 6 million people across 32 countries, tracking them for about 16 million person-years. They found that being underweight increases the risk of hip fractures in both men and women. Interestingly, being overweight or obese seemed to...
Pregnancy is a time when many women wonder about the safety of exercise. Some studies suggest that staying active before and during pregnancy can lead to better outcomes for both mom and baby. However, the results are not always clear-cut. Many pregnant women do not meet the recommended guidelines for physical activity. This could be due to a lack of information or ...
Male fertility problems are more common than you might think. They can be caused by many things. These include lifestyle choices, health issues, and even where a man lives. A recent study looked at many different studies to find out more. The study found that things like age, weight, and smoking can affect a man's ability to have children. It also looked at how ofte...
Bevacizumab, ramucirumab, and aflibercept are drugs that can cause a lot of protein in the urine. This is called proteinuria. Doctors have known this for a while. But what they don't know is if these drugs can also hurt the kidneys. This is a big question. It needs more study. These drugs are used to treat cancer. They stop blood vessels from growing. This can help ...
Chyme reinfusion (CR) is a straightforward method that reconnects parts of the digestive system. It's like giving the gut a shortcut to heal itself. This technique is often used after surgeries involving fistulas or ostomies. The main goal was to see how CR affects recovery after these types of surgeries. CR is not a new idea. It has been around for a while, but its...
People with long-term health issues often sit around a lot. This isn't great for their health or the people caring for them. In recent years, digital tools have been used to encourage healthier habits. But do they really help people move more? The answer isn't clear. Many studies have looked at this question. Some show that digital health tools can make a difference...
Crime doesn't always happen alone. Often, people team up to break the law. This is called co-offending. It's a big deal because it shows how friends, groups, and teamwork play a role in crime. A recent study looked at this teamwork in crime. They checked out 110 studies from 17 countries. These studies had info on over 45 million crimes and 3. 4 million offenders. T...
Aggressive behavior is a serious issue that affects both individuals and society as a whole. Recent research has started to uncover how certain chemicals in the brain might be linked to aggressive tendencies. However, the results from previous studies have been all over the place. To make sense of it all, a big review of existing studies was conducted. This review lo...
The link between tough times in childhood and health issues in adulthood is well-known. But how exactly do these early struggles affect blood pressure? This is a question that has puzzled researchers for a while. To shed some light on this, a comprehensive study was carried out. It involved a thorough review and analysis of data from over 750, 000 adults. The goal wa...