You've probably heard that grapes and blueberries are great for your heart. That's thanks to flavanols, powerful compounds packed inside these tiny fruits. Researchers have found that these fruits can reduce the risk of heart disease, but they aren't quite sure how they work. One reason is that flav
Diabetes is a common health issue in Portugal, causing serious health problems and even death. Managing it properly isn't easy; it involves many factors, with daily habits playing a big role. Research shows that when people know less about diabetes, their health management suffers. They feel less co
Polypharmacy—the use of five or more meds simultaneously—is becoming more common as people age and develop various health issues along with Alzheimer's disease. This study took a deeper dive into how many medications people with Alzheimer's are taking and whether it affects them differently. Alzheim
Do DCEs, a popular tool in health research, truly mirror real-world choices? Scientists set out to compare the prediction power of people’s stated preferences from DCEs with their actual decisions. The goal? To ensure health products and services are designed with reliable, real-world data. By pooli
Ever played a game that's both thrilling and incredibly complex? Welcome to Amazons, a board game that merges elements of Chess and Go. Scientists have been using it to study game theory and artificial intelligence. A while back, a researcher named Buro discovered that even simple endgames in Amazon
Ever thought that your eyes' reaction to movies could help doctors spot visual issues? Well, it's possible! Traditional methods for checking if you can see well in all parts of your vision (called visual field) involve complex tests that might be hard for kids or people with thinking challenges. But
Gathering real-world clinical data for research can be a slow and error-prone process. Researchers wondered if artificial intelligence (AI), specifically natural language processing (NLP), could help speed things up for advanced lung cancer (aLC) patients. They tested this idea by comparing NLP-extr
You might have heard that plastics in the ocean are a serious issue, but what's the real deal when it comes to seabirds? Scientists joined forces with local fishermen and wildlife rescuers to figure it out. They gathered more than 400 young shearwaters—some in great condition, others not so much. Th
Ever wondered how lack of sleep affects your blood pressure when you work out? Scientists decided to find out. They knew that sleep deprivation and high blood pressure can lead to heart problems, but they weren't sure about the exact effects on blood pressure during exercise. So, they conducted an e
Electronic health records, often just called EHRs, have been around for a while now, making it easier for doctors and nurses to access a patient's information. This helps them work together better and give faster, more effective care. But it hasn't been all smooth sailing. Over the last 25 years, EH
