Do you know what's lurking in the air you breathe? In China, it's nitrogen dioxide, or NO2, and it's not just a problem in big cities. From 2015 to 2019, this pollutant claimed lives in 231 cities across the country. Let's dive into the numbers. Researchers found that adults over 16 were at risk. If
When someone with cancer chooses to spend their final days at home, many things beyond their health come into play. A recent study looked into these social factors, which can make or break the decision to stay home. It's not just about the patient, but also about the people who care for them. Imagi
Have you ever wondered what drives the population of disease-carrying mosquitoes, like Aedes aegypti, along the U. S. -Mexico border? This mosquito species, known for spreading viruses like dengue, Chikungunya, Zika, and yellow fever, is becoming more common in temperate regions. Our study aimed to
When it comes to understanding our health, sometimes numbers can speak volumes. A recent study in the United States dived into the occurrence of lymphopenia among Americans. Lymphopenia is a condition where the number of lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell) drops below normal levels. It's more c
Did you know that age and body mass index (BMI) could play a significant role in how well a psoriasis treatment works? A recent study looked into a medication called deucravacitinib, a type of drug that blocks certain proteins in the body. This study wanted to find out what factors might make some p
Hudson Joseph Meek, a 16-year-old actor from Vestavia Hills, Alabama, died after an accident on December 19. He was in a moving car and somehow fell out, suffering serious injuries. Two days later, on December 21, he passed away. His mother, Lani Wells Meek, shared the sad news on Facebook. The Ves
Did you know that the U. S. Constitution might actually prevent Donald Trump from returning to the presidency? It's true! There’s a provision in the 14th Amendment that says a president-elect can’t take office if they've been involved in an insurrection against the Constitution. This has already bee
Communication between doctors and patients is super important. It affects how happy patients are, if they follow their doc's advice, and how their health turns out. This study aimed to find out where Indian doctors can improve their communication skills to make healthcare better. They surveyed a bun
Imagine you're a young adult who just went through cancer treatment. You might expect to feel physically better, but what about your brain? A recent study explored how cancer impacts young adults' thinking skills. They used both self-reports and tests. The study wanted to find out two things: first,
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, a common surgery globally, has seen a surge in educational videos online. Platforms like YouTube and WebSurg offer these videos, but their quality can be hit or miss. This study looked at how the quality of these videos has changed over the past 20 years and compared th
