In Taiwan, a recent study looked at how mindfulness and fun activities can help older adults with type 2 diabetes. The focus was on improving their health and well-being. Researchers worked with 82 seniors from two hospitals. They split them into two groups. One group got the usual diabetes care. The other group got something extra: an 8-week program. This program m...
Young adults dealing with early psychosis face unique challenges when trying to engage with their communities. Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) programs are designed to support these individuals, but there's a gap in understanding how these programs help with community involvement beyond education, work, and family. A recent study dug into this topic by talking to le...
William Paterson University is making a big move to boost its health and sports programs. They recently started building a new $40 million center. This place is going to be huge, with two floors and 55, 000 square feet of space. It's more than twice the size of their current sports center. The new building will be a big deal for students. It will have classrooms, la...
High blood pressure in young adults is a sneaky problem. It often goes unnoticed because there are no obvious signs. This makes it hard to track how many people are affected. A new study is looking into whether a mobile health app can help manage this issue. The study is testing a practical approach. It uses a mobile app to deliver health advice and support. The ide...
In Korea, a national health initiative has been running since 1999. This program focuses on adults over 40, offering them a stomach check every two years. The goal? To catch stomach cancer early and improve survival rates. But here's a twist: most stomach cancers are caused by a tiny bug called Helicobacter pylori. If this bug is detected and treated early, it could ...
Haiti's health system is facing a lot of problems. It's not just about having good ideas. It's also about making sure those ideas can actually work. This is a big challenge, but it's not impossible. With the right support and effort, things can improve. One of the main issues is the lack of resources. There's not enough money, not enough trained staff, and not enoug...
Parents taking care of kids with type 1 diabetes (T1D) have a tough job. It's not just about managing the child's health; it takes a toll on the parents' mental health too. A program called the Adhera Caring Digital Program (ACDP) is trying to make things easier for these parents. It's a digital program that aims to help parents manage their child's condition better ...
Thailand is home to a large number of Buddhists. Many people wonder how their religious practices impact their mental health. Most studies have focused on Western religions, specifically Christianity. This research looked into the mental health benefits of various Buddhist practices among Thai people. It used data from over 22, 000 Thai Buddhists to see how diffe...
In the heart of California's Imperial Valley, a region known for its winter crops and severe air pollution, a young boy's asthma attack sent his mother into a panic. Esther Bejarano had no idea what triggered her 11-month-old son's symptoms. She suspected pesticides used in nearby agricultural fields. This area, straddling two counties on the U. S. -Mexico border, ha...
The landscape of Window Rock, Arizona, is a mix of tan and deep-red hues, dotted with homes and juniper trees. This is where Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren stood with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. They were discussing the health needs of the Navajo people. Nygren wanted Kennedy to see the outdated health center, a stark reminder of the...