Fitness and nutrition apps are everywhere. They promise to help people move more and eat better. But do they really work? Especially for kids and teens, the answer is not clear. Behavior change is tough. It's not just about the individual. It's about the people around them. Family matters. So, why n
Immigrants often struggle to get the right help for managing diabetes. This is where mobile health, or mHealth, steps in. mHealth uses phones and apps to support people with diabetes. A recent study looked at how well these tools work for immigrants. First, let's talk about the challenges. Immigran
The health world is changing fast. Tech is playing a big role in this change. One big player is Artificial Intelligence (AI). It's not just a buzzword. AI can make health systems work better. Think about your phone. It's not just for calls and texts. It can track your steps, heart rate, and more. T
New moms often struggle to find the right resources to maintain a healthy lifestyle after childbirth. This is where technology can step in and offer a helping hand. A recent study explored the use of a mobile health app, called Healthy Together, to support postpartum women in their journey towards b
Diabetes is becoming more common. It's important to find new ways to help people manage it. This study looks at a special program. It uses mobile health tools and a team of health workers. The goal is to see if this program can help people with diabetes. It also checks if it can save money for the h
Weaning kids off feeding tubes is a big deal. It is a process that needs careful planning and close medical supervision. The usual way of doing this involves slowly cutting down the amount of food given through the tube. This makes the child feel hungry, which is a good sign. But it also means d
Heart failure is a serious condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a condition that requires constant monitoring and self-care. The key to managing heart failure is sticking to self-care routines. This is where family caregivers come in. They play a crucial role in supporting
Health workers are always on the go. They need to keep learning to stay sharp. That's where apps like Doctor-to-Doctor (D2D) come in. D2D is a mobile app designed to support continuous learning in healthcare. This kind of learning is often called continuing medical education. One big question is how
The time around childbirth is tough for many women. They need help from various experts to stay healthy. This support should be tailored to each family's needs. It should also strengthen the bond between partners. In Germany, there are many services for this. But, some families who need it most aren
Gestational diabetes is a condition that appears during pregnancy. It raises the chances of developing type 2 diabetes later in life. As more women face this issue, there is a growing need for better ways to handle it. One promising approach is using a mobile app called eMOM. This app combines track
