Knee osteoarthritis, affecting hundreds of millions globally, is a significant cause of disability. While exercise is known to help, many people shy away from it due to the misconception that it damages joint health. This perception, often labeled as 'wear and tear, ' might stem from conflicting res
Celiac disease, let's call it CD, is a bit like a mystery that your body solves by attacking itself. You might have heard about it, maybe because you or someone you know can't eat gluten. Gluten is a protein found in things like bread, pasta, and cereals. When people with a specific genetic makeup e
Did you know that many eye diseases show signs in the retina before symptoms appear? That's why scientists are working on ways to detect these diseases early. One new method is called Pan-Ret. It's a special system that can spot abnormalities in retinal images without needing lots of labeled data. H
Recently, a case involving rapper Jay-Z took an interesting turn. A woman, known as "Jane Doe, " sued Sean "Diddy" Combs for rape, but added Jay-Z to the lawsuit later. She claimed the assault happened after the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards. In a recent NBC News report, Jane Doe admitted there were i
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its cousin, machine learning (ML), have been making waves in the medical world, especially when it comes to helping kids with long-term illnesses. This review takes a closer look at how AI is being used to monitor, guide, and assist young patients. Researchers sifted
Parkinson's disease, often called PD, is the second most common brain disorder that affects a lot of people. But what's interesting is that we don't know much about how common it is among middle-aged and older adults around the world. Some scientists did a big study in 2021 to find out more. They lo
Chronic diseases are a major health issue worldwide, making it crucial to boost the confidence of people dealing with them. A recent study delved into how family health influences a patient's self-assurance. It found that family health doesn't just directly affect self-efficacy, but it also plays a
Imagine a time when the central North Sea was covered in ice. A new study using 3D seismic data has revealed that this cold event happened just once during the Early Pleistocene. This was a big deal, as ice sheets stretched all the way from western Norway, covering over 10, 000 square kilometers in
Ever wondered how doctors can use computers to understand how our bodies work? Well, they can! Some doctors and scientists are working on a new way to do this, especially for patients with leg problems. They're using special pictures taken with a CT scan to create a 3D model of a person's leg. This
This year, the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021 study was introduced, highlighting the enormous health impacts of COVID-19 globally. Unlike previous versions, this study specifically addresses both direct and indirect effects of the pandemic. What makes this edition unique is its potential to dri
