Think about what you see when you look at a woman's breasts. Yeah, it's a personal thing, right? Turns out, doctors need to think about this too, especially when treating breast cancer. They're not just focused on the health part; they're also considering how much of the breast each patient is comfo
Imagine being at a healthy weight, but your body behaves as if it's overweight. This condition, known as normal weight obesity (NWO), sneaks under the radar of healthcare professionals. They often assume low health risks when the Body Mass Index (BMI) is normal. But does NWO up the odds of getting b
Did you know that tiny organisms called protists can play a big role in making the soil healthier? Scientists decided to see how these microscopic creatures affect soil when it's polluted with a heavy metal called cadmium. They focused on one type of protist called Colpoda steinii. Soil naturally h
In an unexpected turn of events, Boise State's women's volleyball team has pulled out of their Mountain West Conference Championship match against San Jose State. The sudden withdrawal follows rumors about a transgender player on the San Jose State team. These rumors, though unsubstantiated, led to
Ever wondered if some simple body measurements could tell us how happy people are with their breasts? Well, scientists decided to explore this idea. They wanted to see if there's a link between breast size and shape, and how women feel about them, especially in those who haven't had any surgery. The
Screening for breast and cervical cancers early can make a big difference in saving lives. But did you know that the rates of these screenings can vary greatly in the Military Health System (MHS)? Researchers are trying to figure out what might be causing these differences. Imagine you're in the mi
There are three common ways doctors check for breast cancer when it's still early. Meet the mammogram, ultrasound, and MRI. They were all tested on 33 women who either had breast cancer or were suspected to. Let's see what each method is like. Mammograms are the oldies but goodies in the detection
Ever wondered how your body fights off allergies? turns out, a protein called Clec12b plays a big role in this! Researchers found that this protein helps soothe skin irritation caused by house dust mites. They tested this on mice with allergy symptoms similar to what humans experience. Mice have th
Bodybuilding competitions demand extreme leanness, achieved through strict dieting and intense training. Let's explore the journey of a drug-free bodybuilder who prepared for a contest over 18 weeks. They adopted evidence-based nutrition and tracked various health indicators, including hormone level
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it threw a wrench into how health services operated. One big issue was tracking people who might have come into contact with the virus. In Brazil, there are strict guidelines from the Ministry of Health on how to do this. Telemedicine, or using video calls for doctor'
