You know how some people worry about inheriting Alzheimer's disease? Well, it turns out that your lifestyle can make a big difference, even if you have a genetic predisposition. A better lifestyle means you're less likely to develop dementia and your brain stays sharper longer. But what does a "bet
Rwanda and the World Health Organization have announced that the Marburg virus outbreak in the country is officially over. No new cases have been reported in recent weeks, which is a promising sign. The outbreak began on September 27 and resulted in 15 deaths and 66 cases. Most of the affected indiv
Dennis Schröder's first game with the Golden State Warriors was a tough one. He scored his first points with a mid-range shot, but the team was already down 8-0. By the end of the first quarter, Schröder had missed all his shots, and the Warriors were behind by 22 points against the Memphis Grizzlie
Years after Flight MH370 vanished, Malaysia is considering a new search plan. A U. S. company, Ocean Infinity, has proposed a "no find, no fee" deal to look for the missing plane. They've pinpointed a new area in the southern Indian Ocean, where the plane is believed to have crashed. The company wil
Imagine you’re looking to reduce diarrheal disease in low-resource settings. You might think water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) interventions are the answer, right? While they have shown promise, many large-scale trials haven't delivered the expected health benefits for young children. It’s like
Sleep apnea syndrome, often overlooked, can have serious health impacts. It's not just about feeling groggy. Recent studies suggest there might be an intriguing link between sleep apnea and how well your kidneys work. But how are these two connected? Let's find out. Kidneys play a crucial role in k
Hilary Knight, a hockey star with a long history in Boston, has seen her fair share of dedicated fans. But nothing compares to the crowd she witnessed in Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena in 2022. With over 14, 000 fans cheering, it was a record-breaking night for women’s professional hockey. Knight, w
In the healthcare world, understanding how different diseases influence each other is a big deal. Graves' disease (GD), a thyroid condition, is a prime example. Researchers in Korea wanted to find out if GD ups the risk of type 2 diabetes (T2DM). They looked at a bunch of people with GD and compared
Imagine finding out that your family member's body was used for medical research without your knowledge. That's what happened to dozens of families who were shocked to learn from NBC News that their loved ones' bodies were studied and dissected after they passed away. These families thought their re
For ages, doctors have depended on pricey, lengthy randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to figure out how medicines and surgeries work. These trials answer one question at a time and use limited data from short periods only. But now, the healthcare world is embracing real-world data (RWD), gathered t
