Sleep problems are a big deal among teens in Nepal's Bagmati Province. A recent study found that nearly a quarter of students grades 9 and 10 struggle with insomnia. This isn't just about losing sleep; it's linked to serious issues like suicidal thoughts and risky behaviors. Researchers wanted to kn
Preteen girls from lower-income families often spend more time sitting than moving. Studies show that moms can make a big difference in how active their daughters are. But family programs to get girls moving haven't always worked well. Some say we need better plans that are backed by research and de
Ever wondered who’s most likely to plan suicide with a firearm? Researchers looked into military members, veterans, and their adult family members to find some clues. They checked out age, gender, race, and past suicide attempts to see what made someone more likely to plan this. First up, let’s tal
Have you ever wondered what happens when medicine meant for a kid's veins leaks into surrounding tissues? This is called extravasation, a common injury in children's hospitals. It can cause harm and lengthen hospital stays. So, what puts kids at risk? A study in Iran tried to find out. Over a year,
Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is a global health concern, being the leading cause of death worldwide. Stress and conditions like Cushing's Syndrome have sparked interest in cortisol, often called the 'stress hormone, ' as a biomarker for CVD risk. Cortisol is produced and released through the Hypotha
Imagine trying to manage rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with medications that just don't seem to work. That's the reality for many patients with a form of RA called Difficult-to-Treat RA (D2T-RA). This type of RA can be tough to handle, even with multiple treatments. What's interesting is that obesity an
Let's talk about two types of cancers that affect women: primary fallopian tubal carcinoma (PFTC) and high-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC). A study from a single healthcare center looked into how these cancers are different from each other and what factors might affect a person's chances of reco
Ever wondered why certain bike crashes happen so often on UK roads? Let's dive into three common types: overtaking, rear-end, and door crashes. Research has mostly focused on intersection crashes, but what about those that happen on road segments? This study aims to shed light on the risk factors fo
Let's dive into how our thoughts and feelings can greatly impact how ready we are for disasters, especially in places like the mountainous regions of China. Researchers have been looking at the link between our minds and how well we prepare for four different kinds of disaster situations. They've al
Let's talk about why young people in Nepal make the choices they do about sex. It's a big deal, especially when you think about how culture, money, and learning about sex play a huge part. This look into what influences these choices among Nepali teens is important for everyone to understand. Cultu
