The problem of sexual abuse during fighting is a serious violation of rights and a public health crisis. Researchers examined data from all studies across Ethiopia to estimate how common this violence is and what makes it more likely. Eight separate investigations, covering 10, 119 women and girls,
AOT is a small, non‑cancerous growth that forms in the jaw. It looks like tiny tubes or circles under a microscope and usually stays inside its capsule, so it rarely invades nearby tissues. Because AOT grows very slowly, many people do not notice it until it becomes large enough to cause a visibl
Paragraph 1: A new survey looked at how common irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is among medical students in three Jordanian universities. The study aimed to see if lifestyle habits and mental health play a role in who gets IBS. Paragraph 2: The researchers used the Rome III guidelines to di
In the city of Mbeya, almost half of adults turn to medicines without a doctor’s advice. A study done early last year asked 381 residents about their habits, using a simple questionnaire that covered who they are, what drugs they pick up, where they get them, and why. The most common choices were a
A recent survey examined how many dogs and cats in Hong Kong carry antibodies to the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, which can jump from animals to people. Researchers tested 1, 110 animals: 425 pet dogs, 425 pet cats and 260 stray cats that roam the city. The aim was to see how many had been exposed an
Teenagers living in the urban parts of Meerut are facing a growing health risk: high blood pressure. Recent studies show that more young people now have elevated blood levels than ever before, a trend that spans both rich and poor nations. The rise is not limited to adults; it begins early, even
The number of older people in India who have blood sugar levels that are higher than normal but not yet at diabetes level is growing fast. This stage, called prediabetes, can be reversed if people act early. It also signals a higher chance of developing full diabetes or heart problems later on. Res
Many people feel aches that never go away. They can be sharp, burning or just a dull pressure that makes them tired, worried or sad. This kind of long‑term pain is common, especially among older folks, but it shows up in people of all ages. A 2023 survey by the CDC said about one in four adults live
A new survey across the Democratic Republic of Congo looks closely at how common malaria is among children between six and 59 months old. The study shows that this disease remains the top cause of sickness and death in the country, especially for toddlers and preschoolers. The researchers gathere
The study looked at 312 patients in Western Romania, from newborns to the elderly, to see how common Giardia infection was and what might put people at risk. Using a quick test on stool samples, researchers found that about 5 % of the patients were infected. When they examined possible causes—
