Kids are quitting their myopia treatments more often than you'd think. This is a problem because myopia, or nearsightedness, is becoming more common in children. Doctors use different methods to manage it, but many kids stop using these treatments before they should. Researchers wanted to understan
In Cameroon's Bafut Health District, two significant health challenges are colliding. Onchocerciasis, often called river blindness, is still a big issue. For years, communities have been using a treatment called ivermectin to fight it. But even with this effort, the disease is still around. At the s
Back in the 1920s, doctors thought they had a big win against a serious illness called neurosyphilis. They used malaria to treat patients at Mont Park Hospital in Australia. This idea won a Nobel Prize, so it was a huge deal at the time. But now, people are questioning if it really worked. A doctor
Have you ever felt like your meal is just sitting there, not moving? You might have gastroparesis. This is when your stomach takes too long to empty. It's more common than you think. About 1 in 4 people have symptoms of it. It's not always easy to spot. People don't usually say, "Doc, my stomach is
Child abuse is a big problem. It can cause serious issues for kids and society as a whole. Kids who experience abuse are more likely to have mental health problems, use drugs, act out violently, think about suicide, and struggle in school. A city is trying to do something about it. They want to sto
In a clever twist on waste management, scientists found a way to turn a problem into a solution. They used a mix of algae and cyanobacteria to clean up a messy byproduct of maize processing called nejayote. This isn't just about cleaning up, though. The team also wanted to see if they could make som
Blood cancer is a broad term that covers many different types of cancers. One of the most complex is diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). This type of cancer is like a puzzle with many different pieces. Each piece is a different type of immune cell. Scientists are trying to figure out how these pi
Bladder leaks, or urinary incontinence (UI), happen when urine comes out without control. It's not just a minor issue; it can mess up daily life. People might avoid hanging out with friends, working out, or even being close to others because of it. Some folks even plan their outings around bathroom
Scabies can quickly become a big problem in communities if it's not caught and treated early. Usually, people use a cream called permethrin to get rid of it. But there's a pill called ivermectin that might be easier to use. Researchers wanted to see if taking this pill twice could work just as well
Water from homes travels through pipes to a treatment plant. There, it goes through several steps to become clean again. First, large items like sticks and plastic are removed. Then, in the primary treatment, oils and greases float to the top, while solids sink to the bottom. Next, bacteria help bre
