The flu is spreading rapidly across the U. S. , with the CDC predicting high case numbers for weeks to come. Dr. Sean Liu from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City describes the situation as "out of control. " The CDC reports at least 12 million flu infections, resulting in 1
Imagine you're trying to figure out the best ways to provide rehabilitation services. That's exactly what the Cochrane Rehabilitation team and the World Health Organization (WHO) Rehabilitation Program are doing. They're collaborating to make it easier for everyone to understand what works and what
You might have heard that researchers are facing some challenges when it comes to finding volunteers for Alzheimer's disease studies. To tackle this, the National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center (NACC) has suggested that all participants should be paid for their time and effort. But how are the Alzh
Get ready for another thrilling season of The White Lotus! This time, the luxury hotel is in Thailand, and it's welcoming a new cast of characters, including some familiar faces. Walton Goggins, known for his role in Fallout, plays Rick Hatchett, who's traveling with his younger girlfriend. Harry Po
Gallstones are a common health issue globally, particularly among adults in the US. A recent study looked at nine different ways to measure obesity and how they relate to having gallstones. The aim was to see which of these measures—like BRI (Body Roundness Index), RFM (Relative Fat Mass), BMI (Body
Have you ever thought about tears as a window into your health? It turns out they can be! Electrochemical biosensors, which are like tiny, smart detectors, can quickly and affordably check for early signs of eye diseases by analyzing tears. But up until now, no one had really looked into how these s
Ever wondered how researchers tackle the lack of cancer history in the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data? They’ve cleverly found a workaround using R programming. The key lies in examining specific chemicals in urine and blood, such as monocarboxynonyl phthalate and P
The New England Patriots' defense hit a rough patch in the 2024 season. The defensive line was plagued by poor performances, health issues, and internal difficulties. At the start, the line looked strong with players like Christian Barmore and Keion White. However, Barmore's ongoing health problems
Have you ever wondered how contact lenses work? Well, someone who has been crucial in figuring that out is Professor Eric Papas. He's one of the top experts in the world when it comes to researching and developing contact lenses. Imagine trying to put a tiny lens on your eye that needs to be comfort
Imagine you're trying to solve a puzzle, but you only have one piece. That's what psychotherapy research has been like, using just one type of measurement. But what if you had multiple pieces? That's where multimodal measurement comes in. It's like having a whole set of puzzle pieces that give you a
