Life expectancy in Europe has been a rollercoaster ride over the past few decades. For a long time, it was on a steady climb, making people live longer and healthier lives. But around 2011, things started to change. The pace of improvement slowed down, and no one is quite sure why. This slowdown hap
Wearable assistive and rehabilitation technologies, or WEARTechs, are designed to help people with disabilities. But there's a big problem. These technologies often miss the mark when it comes to diversity. This means they don't work well for everyone. It's like trying to fit a square peg into a rou
Vancomycin is a popular antibiotic, but it has a dark side. It can harm kidneys, and the risk goes up with higher doses. Even when doses are within the safe zone, some folks might still face kidney trouble. This is especially true for those with certain risk factors. Researchers took on thi
Lymphedema is a condition that affects the lymphatic system, causing swelling in various parts of the body. The most important parts of treating this condition are compression, manual lymphatic drainage, exercise, skin care, and self-management. Without using compression therapy, there's a higher ri
Osteoporosis, a condition where bones become weak and brittle, is a significant health concern. But what if inflammation, the body's response to injury or infection, is a key player in this bone-weakening process? A recent study used a clever method called Mendelian randomization (MR) to explore thi
Tumor cells are sneaky. They can change their behavior based on their environment. Scientists wanted to know how certain proteins, called KLFs, help these cells adapt. They looked at three types of tumor cells from mice: 4T1, 4T07, and 67NR. These cells were put in different conditions to see how th
When disaster strikes, food aid is crucial. But, did you know that culture plays a big role in how well this help is received? Imagine this: two communities hit by the same disaster. One eagerly accepts food aid, while the other hesitates. Why the difference? Cultural factors, that's why. First, le
Streaming services have exploded in popularity over the past few decades. But with so many options, why do people keep subscribing? This question was explored by looking at 35 studies from two big academic databases. These studies showed that our decisions to sign up or stick with a service are inf
Metabolic syndrome, or MetS, is a group of conditions that can lead to serious health issues. It's like a recipe for trouble, with high blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels. These conditions can increase the risk of hea
Systemic sclerosis, or SSc, is a complex autoimmune disease that affects the skin and internal organs. One of the key concerns for patients with SSc is frailty, a condition where the body's ability to respond to stress is weakened. This makes patients more vulnerable to serious health issues during
