Hepatitis B is a big deal. Over 250 million people around the world are living with it long-term. Yet, how it affects their day-to-day lives is not well understood. This is a problem. People with Hepatitis B face many challenges. These challenges go beyond just physical health. They also affect mental and emotional well-being. This is what experts call health-related...
Mental health is deeply influenced by the choices people make in their daily lives. This is not a new revelation. This is not a secret. What is new is the way technology is being used to help people make better choices. This is a hot topic. Technology offers a practical and budget-friendly way to deliver helpful advice and support. This is a big deal. But her...
Headaches are a common issue among young people. Some parents worry that braces might make these headaches worse. To find out if this is true, a group of researchers looked at many studies. They wanted to see if kids and teens who get braces have more headaches. They also wanted to know if braces help with headaches for kids who have crooked teeth. The researchers f...
Chronic pain is a complex and debilitating condition that impacts people globally. It is a persistent issue that affects people's daily lives. It is important to understand how common it is and what factors contribute to it. A recent effort looked into the prevalence of chronic pain among adults in Europe. The goal was to gather and assess data on how often chron...
Colorectal cancer typically involves surgery as the main treatment. The idea of prehabilitation is to boost a patient's physical abilities before surgery. This helps lower the chances of problems during and after the operation. The big question is, what exactly should prehabilitation involve? Should it be just exercise, or should it include nutrition and mental suppo...
TikTok is a social media platform that has taken the world by storm. It's easy to get hooked on the endless stream of short videos. But is this just a harmless pastime, or is it something more serious? Some people believe it could be a form of addiction. This idea has sparked a lot of debate among experts. A recent study looked into this issue and found some inter...
Knee replacements are a common procedure. But what if the hospital or surgeon's experience matters? This question is at the heart of a recent study. The study looked at whether the number of surgeries a hospital or surgeon does affects the outcome of revision knee replacements. Revision knee replacements are surgeries done to fix or replace a previous knee replacemen...
Babies are born with a clean slate. Their gut is empty and ready for the first bacteria to arrive. This is when breast milk comes in. It is more than just food. It is a delivery system for bacteria. These bacteria help shape a baby's gut microbiome. This microbiome is crucial for a baby's health. But, how much of it comes from breast milk? Researchers dug int...
People with disabilities often face a tough time when it comes to getting the health care they need. They often miss out on important preventive services. This is a big deal because these services can catch problems early and keep people healthier. There are many reasons why this happens. One big issue is that people with disabilities might have trouble getting t...
People living with HIV face a unique challenge when it comes to infectious diseases. Mpox is one of them. A recent study dug deep into how many people living with HIV are willing to get the Mpox vaccine and why some might hesitate. The study looked at lots of different research to figure out the facts. First, let's talk about why this matters. People livin...