In tropical countries like Thailand, dengue is a big health problem. Kids aged 5-14 get it the most. This study looked into how often kids with dengue get stomach problems and what signs might mean a severe case. Researchers checked medical records of kids aged 0-14 who went to Charoenkrung Prachara
Growing up is tough, but what happens when tough becomes too much? Scientists are digging into how harsh childhood events, or ACEs, shape our mental health when we're older. They found that depression isn't a one-size-fits-all story. It can change a lot over time, especially in China where these eff
What if you could tell when a teen's post-concussion symptoms are normal and when they're not? That's what a recent study aimed to figure out. Researchers wanted to set a benchmark for the German version of the Postconcussion Symptom Inventory for teens aged 13-17 (PCSI-SR13). They asked 950 teens t
Depression and having multiple diseases at once are big problems all over the world. But we don't know much about how they relate to each other. This study looked at an interesting way to deal with this, using China's focus on good relations among people. They wanted to see how common these problems
Vertigo is more than just feeling dizzy. It's the sensation that your body or your surroundings are moving when they're not. This can make daily life challenging and even lead to increased healthcare visits. The Global Burden of Disease Project tries to measure illness and death around the world. In
People often talk about how digital mental health tools are helpful. But what really matters to those who use them? A recent study dug into that question, focusing on what users think about digital and traditional ways to manage depression. The researchers wanted to know more than just if these too
Did you know that Alzheimer's disease can mess with a person's mood and voice? A recent study dug into this, asking folks with early-stage Alzheimer's and others without it to fill out questionnaires. These forms helped measure depression and how people felt about their voice. The results? People wi
Have you ever wondered how doctors figure out if you have cancer when you don't have clear symptoms? In England, the National Health Service (NHS) has a special way to handle this. Researchers decided to take a close look at how these rules, called non-specific symptom pathways, are being used. They
Imagine you're an older adult living with asthma. How you deal with daily stress can greatly impact your health. Researchers have found that how people cope with problems can either ease or worsen their asthma symptoms. They looked at how depression affects this relationship and found that it's not
Imagine a group of young men, aged between 20 and 31. They embarked on a journey of running that lasted seven weeks. The aim was simple: to see if regular exercise could affect their mood and change the structure of their brain. Scientists measured how much oxygen they could take in while running (
