Bowel movements, often considered a taboo subject, can actually provide valuable insights into your overall health. Unlike many, you don't always need to poop daily. There is a wide range of what is considered "normal" when it comes to going to the bathroom. Normal can mean a poop schedule
Imagine hiding a book inside a book. Now, imagine hiding a book inside an image, and then hiding that image inside another image. That's the idea behind a new method for keeping data safe. In today's world, keeping information safe is a big deal. With so many devices connected to the internet, ther
Over a span of 14 years, Australian cancer patients faced challenges such as post-therapy complications after treatment, particularly systemic therapy and radiotherapy, leading to unplanned hospital stays. With a focus on 8, 633 cancer patients and over 1 million emergency hospital admissions,
Imagine you are a scientist doing research on how to represent data in a way that makes sense. You have a toolbox with two types of tools. The first is machine learning and the second is regression models. So, which should you use? Let's start with the basics. Machine learning and regression mode
We routinely turn on the lights, crank up the heat, and drive gas guzzling vehicles. We never guess that these seemingly innocuous actions are slowly leading us down a dangerous path. Doing so, we are feeding into a deadly cycle of CO2 emissions and not just contributing to climate change, but also
Pustular Psoriasis, or PPG, is a severe form of skin disease that can drastically affect a person's life. A recent study in France looked into the lives of patients with PPG to understand their daily challenges. The study used a set of questionnaires to measure their quality of life. The results wer
Seborrheic Dermatitis is a skin condition that can cause significant problems, especially for older adults. As people get older it can be harder for your skin to heal. This condition has been around for a long time and scientists have been researching how common it is among older populations.
Finland's new Children's Hospital caused a stir when it opened in 2018. The funds for this huge project came from a massive charity drive. This method of raising funds is not something new, it's a return to a previous time when charities played a big role in hospitals. The hospital is a break from
Nervous about a hernia fix? You might be wondering: does it matter if I'm unconscious or just numb from the waist down during the surgery? A big debate in the surgical circle is whether to go with general anesthesia, where you're completely unconscious or to stay conscious but numb from the waist d
Every year, people succumb to heat-related illness and death. This is where heat-health early warning systems (HHWS) come in. They team up meteorologists with health professionals. In a recent study, researchers asked a key question: Are these systems effective? Do they truly help people? They scou
