Mindfulness is about paying attention to the present moment without judgment. In the world of health, it's becoming popular to tackle eating problems, like obesity and related eating disorders. Mindful eating is about becoming aware of the physical, mental, and emotional parts of eating. This can be
Ever wondered how to make catalysts that work superfast and can be easily used? Scientists figured out a way by creating tiny silver nanoparticles, called nano-Ag, and placing them in special porous supports called hyper-cross-linked supports (HCP-CC). These supports have lots of tiny holes that mak
The British Pain Society has released new guidelines on using intrathecal drug delivery (ITDD) to manage pain and muscle stiffness (spasticity) in adults. These guidelines are based on recent scientific evidence and the expert opinions of a working group. They also include information for patients a
Skin cancer, especially types like basal cell carcinoma (BCCs) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCCs), is a big deal worldwide. Traditional treatments like surgery and radiation can be harsh and not always effective. But there's a new kid on the block: photodynamic therapy (PDT). This method uses specia
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , who's been chosen to lead the US Department of Health and Human Services, has some strong opinions about treating diabetes and obesity. He's against using Ozempic, a popular medicine, and thinks we should all just eat better and exercise more. But is he right? Let's dig into
More and more people are struggling with homelessness in Canada, with over one in ten experiencing it at some point in their lives. Governments are dismantling encampments and some are even using special laws to ignore court rulings. Now, they're considering forced mental health treatments. But is t
Depression is a big deal for young people living with HIV. A study called IMPAACT 2002 found that cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and a special way of managing meds (MMA) worked better than just standard care to treat depression in these youth. But how did they feel about it? Between 2017 and 20
When COVID-19 hit, doctors worldwide scrambled to find effective treatments. Even though many drugs didn't show promising results, they were still widely used. A study in Colombia looked at how different medications were prescribed to COVID-19 patients in hospitals. The focus was on the differences
Ivermectin, a drug usually used to fight parasites, has been in the spotlight as a possible treatment for COVID-19. Two studies recently looked at similar data from clinical trials, but had different views. One said the drug could help reduce COVID-19 deaths, while the other wasn't so sure. This new
Imagine this: you’re running downhill, muscles working hard, and you wonder if this rigorous exercise could help boost proteins that fight cancer. That’s exactly what scientists set out to test. They looked at a protein called C1q, which helps activate the body’s immune response against cancer cells
