Ever wondered how moms and dads handle those crazy first few weeks after a baby arrives? A recent study took a close look at what parents are like during the postpartum period. They wanted to see how both parents were doing their parenting thing. First, let's talk about moms. After giving birth, mo
Ever thought about how dentists learn their skills? Traditional methods are getting a high-tech boost with simulation-based learning (SBL) and augmented reality (AR)/virtual reality (VR). These tools are becoming popular worldwide to teach clinical skills in dentistry. In Pakistan, a study checked o
Imagine you've had shoulder surgery to fix an injury. Many patients find that their shoulder works great after surgery. But some struggle to get back to sports at the same level they were before. This isn't just about physical healing; it's also about the mind. Researchers looked into what psycholog
When a body is found at a crime scene, figuring out how long it's been there is super important for solving the case. Scientists are looking at tiny bits of genetic material called microRNAs (miRNAs) that stay stable even after death. This study used a special tool called a molecular beacon probe to
Ever wondered how you can get the latest research findings quickly? The American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy (AJHP) has an exciting way to keep you in the loop. They've decided to post accepted manuscripts online right after peer review and editing, even before they're professionally formatted
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
Did you know that essential oils can save mangoes from rotting? Scientists found that a tiny molecule called trans-2-hexenal, which is part of many plant oils, can stop a nasty fungus called Neofusicoccum parvum from making mangoes go bad. This fungus is a big problem for mango farmers, but this lit
``Transplants can save lives, but they also bring risks. One big worry is posttransplant diabetes mellitus (PTDM), a type of diabetes that can happen after a liver transplant. A study looked at over 10 years of data from the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) to figure out why some
Have you ever wondered how unique our bodies can be? A recent case study found something extraordinary in a 34-year-old woman's brain. Usually, the posterior cerebral artery (PCA) has a pretty standard path. But not in this case! The right side of her brain had not one, but two PCAs. One was typical
College campuses today offer special programs for students with intellectual disabilities (ID). A recent study looked into how these students experience and think about physical activity (PA). Researchers talked to eight students in a US college program to learn more. They found that most students o
