Ever thought about what happens when your liver gets too much fat? That's what we call metabolic associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD). It's like your liver is collecting extra fat it doesn't need. This can lead to serious problems later. But guess what? You can actually help your liver by making s
Did you know that about 40% of people with HIV face brain problems called neurocognitive impairment (NCI)? This issue can mess up their daily lives, make it tough to stick to their HIV meds, and even shorten their lifespan. Many things can cause NCI in HIV patients, like taking the wrong meds, getti
You might wonder why some breast cancer patients still undergo surgery after chemotherapy. The answer involves a specific group of patients with a particular cancer stage. These patients, whose cancer is classified as ypN1 after neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC), are in a bit of a gray area. Doctors ar
Pediatric physical therapists play a crucial role in helping kids with physical challenges. Recently, experts decided to revise the core competencies these professionals need. Why the change? Well, healthcare is always evolving, and so are the needs of children. The goal is to ensure therapists stay
Did you know that shoulder pain can really mess up a volleyball player's game? It happens a lot in female high school players, and it's not always due to injuries. Past studies haven't looked at all the ways this pain can affect performance, like how well players can move their shoulders, their musc
Ever wondered what goes on in the minds of scientists working on genomics? A recent study dove into their thoughts and feelings about their work and how they collaborate with others. Researchers from diverse backgrounds were interviewed, and their insights were grouped into two main categories: day-
Feeling lonely and anxious in social situations are two issues that have been on the rise in recent years, posing significant health challenges. But how are these two problems connected? This study set out to find out how common these feelings are among regular people and if one can make the other w
Sexual violence isn't always a part of war, but when it happens, it leaves deep wounds on survivors and their communities. This review takes a fresh look at recent studies on conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV). It dives into new findings and suggests where future research should head. CRSV is
Ever wondered how scientists study child deaths? One method is Minimally Invasive Tissue Sampling (MITS), which helps understand the causes of child mortality. This process is used in countries with high child death rates, like Ethiopia. But guess what? In many places, people worry if this method go
On Christmas Day, former President Donald Trump took to social media to express his displeasure with Joe Biden's decision to commute the sentences of 37 federal death row inmates. Trump, a long-time supporter of capital punishment, didn't mince words when he told the pardoned prisoners to go to hell
