Medical experts in South Africa have been keeping a close watch on a growing health issue. They have been tracking the spread of childhood obesity. This problem has been getting worse over the past decade. They have been studying kids under 12 years old. They have been doing this work at a major hospital in KwaZulu-Natal. The goal is to understand how common obesity...

In the heart of Bangladesh, the Mymensingh region is grappling with a familiar foe: dengue fever. This illness, spread by the Aedes mosquito, doesn't discriminate. It affects people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. The Aedes aegypti mosquito is the main culprit, carrying and spreading the dengue virus with ease. The region is not a hotspot for dengue, but that ...

Healthcare workers face a big problem in big hospitals. These places have lots of specialized workers. The issue is workplace violence. It can hurt workers' ability to do their jobs well. The violence can be physical or verbal. It can come from patients, visitors, or even other workers. This violence can make workers feel unsafe and stressed. It can also make th...

In Oman, there is a noticeable gap in understanding how the public views the system used to prioritize patients in emergency rooms. This system is called triage, and it is crucial for deciding who needs immediate attention. A recent effort focused on exploring this topic at a major hospital in Muscat. The hospital in question is a key player in the healthcare system...