Parents of children with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) face a heavy financial and emotional toll. This burden comes from both direct and indirect costs. Direct costs include medical bills, special diets, and travel expenses. Indirect costs include lost wages due to missed work. The study looked
Mushrooms are not just tasty toppings on pizzas or ingredients in soups. They might actually do some good for your heart. Scientists took a close look at different studies to see if eating mushrooms could make a difference in heart health, metabolism, and even the immune system. These fungi, often
Women tend to live longer than men, but they often face more health challenges in their later years. To understand why, researchers studied 96 women aged 18 to 80. They looked at body composition, muscle strength, and hormone levels. As women age, their muscle mass and strength decrease. This happe
Vaccines are often seen as a must-have for good health. But what if the people who make and approve them aren't always honest? What if they hide important facts? This is what some experts say is happening. Big Pharma and government agencies like the CDC and FDA are supposed to keep us safe. But som
Donald Glover, known to many as Childish Gambino, recently shared some personal health updates with his fans. He talked about this during a performance at Tyler, the Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw festival in Los Angeles. This was his first time performing in public since he had to cancel his tour over a
eSports players are no strangers to aches and pains. A recent study dug into this issue, focusing on those who use keyboards and mice. They surveyed 60 players, from casual to pro, asking about their pain, injuries, gaming habits, and physiotherapy use. The results? A whopping 71. 7% of players rep
A man from Washington state has sadly passed away from a rare type of bird flu. This is the first time this particular strain, called H5N5, has been known to infect a human. The man, who was older and had other health issues, lived near Seattle and took care of chickens in his backyard. Experts thin
Donald Glover recently shared a personal health struggle that many might not know about. He was on his Childish Gambino tour when things took a serious turn. While performing in Louisiana, he felt a sharp pain in his head. He pushed through the show, but his vision was blurry. The next stop was Hous
In the world of healthcare, lab tests are crucial. They help doctors figure out what's wrong and how to treat it. But what if the test results are wrong? That's a big problem. Most mistakes happen before the test even starts. This is called the pre-analytical phase. It's like setting up a recipe wro
People with type 2 diabetes often struggle to manage their blood sugar levels. But what if technology could lend a hand? A recent study explored this idea by testing two tools: continuous glucose monitors (CGM) and exercise trackers like Fitbit. The goal was to see if using these devices together co
