Ever wondered how well your heart's working? Researchers are finding new ways to check, especially for folks with heart troubles. They're looking at how the right side of the heart handles pressure. This isn't just about how much pressure (like a scale), but also how the pressure changes (like a bou
You might think COVID-19 only affects your lungs, but this sneaky virus can cause weird things to happen in your body. One of these is the reawakening of old viruses, like Epstein-Barr. This virus can cause inflammation in your gut, leading to a condition called collagenous gastritis. A recent case
Human nutrition has always been a mix of biology and culture. Let's start from the beginning, when our ancient relatives, the Homo genus, were busy foraging, scavenging, hunting, and gathering. This was a time when food was found in nature, not supermarkets. As time passed, we saw a big shift with t
Imagine you're taking care of a loved one who needs special nutrition through a tube. Sounds tough, right? That's the reality for many caregivers of patients on home enteral nutrition. This isn't just about mixing up some formula and feeding it through a tube. It's a whole new lifestyle that can aff
Workers at Amazon and Starbucks are on strike in several U. S. cities. They're pushing for better wages, benefits, and working conditions. The strikes come at a crucial time, as President-elect Donald Trump could appoint a less union-friendly National Labor Relations Board. The pandemic sparked a wa
Depression is becoming more common in young people between 13 and 17. It's crucial to find ways to help them that are as effective as, if not better than, traditional therapies or drugs. One approach that might work is getting them to exercise more. However, there's a lack of strong evidence showing
Ever heard of nutmeg? It's not just a tasty spice, but also a powerful traditional Chinese medicine. The water extract from nutmeg, known as Myristica fragrans water extract (MFWE), is a real game-changer in the world of gut health. Scientists have discovered that MFWE can shield your stomach from n
Over the years from 2014 to 2021, the Tunisian government had a strong desire to spread power more evenly across the country. This meant giving regional hospitals more control over their own healthcare systems. The idea was to make sure that people in all regions had fair access to healthcare servic
When it comes to maternity care, there's a lot happening behind the scenes. One tool that's been making waves is designed to help first-time moms (primiparous women) make decisions during early labor. But what do the professionals think about it? We decided to ask obstetric health care workers their
Urbanization brings people together, but it also heats up cities. This is known as the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect, where the heart of the city is much warmer than the outskirts. While many studies focus on big cities as a whole, this one zeros in on the hottest spots within Chennai, India. Resea
