It's been five years since the world met COVID-19 for the first time. The journey began in Wuhan, China, and no one could forecast the global storm it would unleash. By now, over 20 million lives have been lost to the virus, according to estimates. Experts suspect the virus made the leap from animal
You know how tiny particles in the air, called PM 2. 5 , can cause problems for people with COPD? A recent study looked into how these particles affect COPD patients throughout the year. The study involved 105 COPD patients, ages 46 to 82, from different places. They checked how much PM 2. 5 wa
Breast cancer treatment is complicated, needing tailored care from teams of specialists. Studies show that rural patients often receive different treatments, like mastectomies, compared to city dwellers. This difference isn't always due to the disease getting worse or medical need. A recent study lo
In the heart of Tennessee, a small stream named East Fork Creek has been under close watch. Scientists have been keeping tabs on it for a whole year, from May 2022 to May 2023. They were curious about how the stream's 'breathing' changes with the seasons and time of day. They set up month-long camps
Hey there, did you know how much human activities and the rocks around rivers can affect water quality? Well, let's dive into a study about this in southern Nigeria. Researchers looked at river water during both the wet and dry seasons to see what's up with the chemistry and quality. They collected
Did you know that European pond turtles (Emys orbicularis) are under threat? These long-living turtles aren't having much luck with their babies due to high predation. Scientists decided to study how different habitats and predators in near-natural marshes around Lake Balaton in Hungary impact turtl
Pregnancy can make women more vulnerable to respiratory viruses. This also applies to the various COVID-19 variants. Scientists are still digging into the new strains, but it's clear that pregnant women infected with COVID-19 face higher risks. Complications can include premature births and health i
In the bustling city of Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, scientists have been looking closely at the levels of certain medicines in wastewater. They're interested in how these drugs change as they go through a wastewater treatment plant. This study is the first of its kind in South Africa to explore
Imagine trying to figure out where all your pocket money goes. Now, replace "pocket money" with "healthcare budget" and "you" with "Australia's healthcare system. " That's what this new study is about. They've come up with a clever method called "cost mining" to dig into the costs of colorectal canc
In the land of the rising sun, where cherry blossoms bloom and typhoons rage, another cycle plays out: the struggle of dry eyes. The eye, our window to the world, is constantly buffeted by the weather outside. Dry eye, a common ailment, sees spikes in treatment during the grim winter months. Researc
