Imagine this: you're in a relationship, and suddenly, things turn ugly. This isn't about arguments or disagreements. This is about real harm, both physical and emotional. This is intimate partner violence (IPV), and it's a big deal globally. In China, understanding the scope and patterns of IPV is crucial. Why? Because knowing where and how often it happens can help ...
What is happening in the town of Garankuwa, South Africa has been overlooked. How far have we come in understanding the lurking of femicides, gender-based murders, sitting quietly receiving no attention? An important part of understanding comes from trying to explain why are women being specifically targeted. ...
From 2014 to 2018, the University College Hospital in Ibadan, Nigeria, treated 232 patients with gunshot injuries (GSIs). Most victims were men (86. 6%), and the highest number of cases were seen during night shifts (56%). The most affected age group was 21-40 years old (61. 2%). Armed robbery attacks were the main cause of these injuries (78. 9%), often impacting th...
Diabetes is a global health concern, with over half a billion people affected and 6. 7 million deaths in 2021 alone. The United Nations aims to halt the rise of diabetes cases and cut premature deaths by a third by 2030. However, local beliefs about diabetes can hinder prevention and management efforts. A recent study in Southeast Ghana looked at how community belief...
Suicide is often seen as a public health problem, but some think this view misses the deeper meaning behind it. Philosophers like Michel Foucault have talked about a thing called ‘biopower’, which is the idea that governments and societies control our bodies and minds. When we talk about suicide as just a health issue, we’re ignoring the cultural and personal reasons...
Babies and sleep have always been a delicate combination. For decades, parents have relied on white noise to help their little ones drift off to dreamland. But a growing concern is emerging: this popular technique could be doing more harm than good. According to experts, white noise might be stunting a baby's language development, potentially leading to a "public hea...