In India, a study looked at a rare type of cancer called mediastinal germ cell tumors (GCTs). These tumors are not common and usually affect young men. The study focused on how these tumors are treated and how patients fare. The research involved patients from two big cancer hospitals. It checked h
Young people who beat cancer often find it tough to get the help they need online. Right now, the digital support out there is all over the place. It's like trying to find a needle in a haystack. A new idea is to bring everyone together to build a better online platform. This platform should be easy
Young athletes, especially boys, go through big changes as they grow. A recent study looked at how training affects their jumping skills. Forty boys, aged 9 to 17, were split into two groups based on their growth stage. Some were still growing fast, and others had already gone through their main gro
Leprosy can mess up the nerves that control things like sweating and blood flow. But checking these nerves isn't easy or cheap. A new study tried to see if a simple infrared camera could help. The idea is to use the camera to measure how fast your hands warm up after being in cold water. This warmi
A German backpacker, Carolina Wilga, made headlines after surviving 12 days in Australia's harsh Outback. She vanished on June 29, last seen in the tiny town of Beacon, where only 123 people live. A day after her abandoned van was found, a local spotted her wandering a forest trail, weak but unhurt.
Ovarian cancer treatment often involves surgery followed by chemotherapy. But when should the chemo start? This is a big question. A recent study looked into this. It wanted to see how the time between surgery and chemo affects survival rates. First, the basics. Ovarian cancer is serious. Surgery i
Prince Rupert Regional Hospital's emergency room has been hit hard by staff shortages. The emergency department had to close its doors for several hours on July 7 and 9 due to a lack of doctors and nurses. This is not an isolated incident. Across Northern Health, more than 90% of emergency room clos
Surviving a serious lung condition in the hospital's intensive care unit can change lives forever. Many people face lasting problems, known as post-intensive care syndrome (PICS). But what do these survivors and their caregivers think is most important for recovery? A study tried to find out. It as
New Zealand's public mental health services are facing a big problem. More and more psychiatrists are choosing to leave their jobs. This is a serious issue because it affects the care that people receive. There are many reasons why psychiatrists are leaving. One big reason is the workload. They hav
North High School's girls' basketball team recently showed that their skills extend beyond the court. They organized a youth camp where they not only taught younger players but also collected food donations for the local community. The team brought these donations to the Sojourner House, a shelter t
