Imagine the time when a mom needs healthcare the most . When we talk about moms and babies there is a critical window of opportunity. This is called the perinatal period. Improving healthcare during this time is super important. It will make sure both moms and babies get the best care . That's wh
Strongyle worms are a big problem for farms. They cause huge losses, and current medicines like Ivermectin aren't working as well as they used to. Scientists are trying something new by creating tiny dots of carbon called Carbon Quantum Dots (CQDs) and adding copper to some for extra power, making t
Everyone knows pregnancy is a mother's journey, but when things go wrong, dads hurt too. Studies mostly look at white dads, leaving out men from other backgrounds. In the UK, Pakistani dads face one of the highest rates of perinatal loss. Let's dive into their experiences. Pregnancy loss isn't just
Electrochemical reduction is an exciting way to tackle chlorinated hydrocarbons in groundwater. This method uses special processes like direct electron transfer and active hydrogen to break down these stubborn pollutants. Scientists are digging into how the structure of these pollutants affects how
Imagine a 15-year-old cat named Whiskers suddenly losing her appetite and vomiting frequently. This wasn't normal, so her concerned owners took her to the vet. The vets were stumped; Whiskers didn't show typical signs of any familiar cat illnesses. They decided to use an ultrasound to get a closer l
In Bridgewater, three moms have joined forces to organize a blood drive on January 27, coinciding with National Blood Donor Month and Maternal Health Awareness Day. Casey Cattell, Brianna Zarenkiewicz, and Minal Patel from the Bradley Gardens section of the township aim to collect 100 blood units. T
Ever thought about why some groups are left out of health research? Let's talk about Black women in Wisconsin and urinary incontinence. You might be wondering, what's that got to do with anything? Well, it turns out, Black women are often missing from studies about pelvic floor disorders. Why is tha
Chronic stomach problems in dogs can really take a toll on their lives and, as you might guess, also put a lot of stress on their owners. It's a common issue that veterinarians deal with, but how well do they understand the difficulties owners face? We all know that long-term health issues in dogs
Indigenous people in Canada are a vibrant, growing community, with many living in urban and suburban areas. Due to higher fertility rates and younger ages, there's a significant focus on pregnancy among Indigenous youth. Yet, detailed perinatal research in British Columbia (BC) is still lacking, mak
In the nation's capital, veterinarians are on high alert for any strange sicknesses in animals. This is due to the presidential inauguration, which brings potential zoonotic threats into focus. Zoonotic diseases can spread from animals to humans, making them a concern for bioterrorism. The Virginia
