In the lush landscapes of Peninsular Malaysia, a sneaky parasite called Plasmodium knowlesi is causing trouble. Scientists wanted to figure out who's most likely to get infected and why. They did a case-control study, comparing people who got malaria with those who didn't. Guess what? More men than
When young athletes get injured, doctors have to be extra careful. One of the major injuries they deal with is a torn Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL). This is especially true for kids who are still growing. Research shows that these young athletes are more likely to have surgery failures if certain
Ever wondered what causes very early or early preterm births in twin pregnancies after in vitro fertilization (IVF) and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)? A recent study looked into this. Scientists at Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital analyzed 2042 twin pregnancies from 2019 to 2022. They found that
Lichenoid vulvar disease (LVD) is a complex condition with various risk factors that need to be thoroughly examined. So far, not enough research has been done to understand these risks and develop warning models for LVD. This study stands out as the first to dive deep into the risk factors related t
In a dynamic city called Metropolit, a bunch of Danish men born in the same year, 1953, have become the focus of a unique study. The goal? To understand who might be more likely to face cognitive decline, a term that simply means early signs of brain issues like dementia. Researchers analyzed 582 me
Strokes are no joke. They're one of the top causes of death worldwide, affecting millions each year. You might think all strokes are the same, but new research says some risks hit harder than others. Let's dive in! A stroke happens when something goes wrong with your blood vessels in the brain. It
Imagine a world where stock markets are not just swayed by economic news, but also by the weather and climate policies. This study dives into how stock returns in big emerging economies like Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa react to two types of climate risks: physical ones (like natur
You've probably heard about heart diseases, but do you really know how to prevent them? In India, not everyone might be in the loop about these critical facts. That's why it's essential to find out what people in communities know, think, and do about heart diseases and their risks. Surprisingly, the
You might think fatty liver disease is only for overweight folks. Surprise! About 20% of people with this condition are actually thin. This isn't just about being obese; it's about how your body handles fat and sugar. When your liver stores too much fat, it's called hepatic steatosis. And even if yo
Pancreatic cancer used to be thought of as a disease for older folks, but guess what? More and more people in their 40s are getting it. A study showed that many young adults don't know the early signs of this cancer or how to lower their risk. The survey asked people under 50 about their knowledge
