In Argentina's Sierras de Ambato, rivers flowing through granite mountains carry high levels of fluoride. This fluoride comes from the breakdown of minerals in the rocks and sediments. The main culprits are micas, which are minerals rich in fluoride. When these micas weather, they release fluoride i
In today's digital age, online sexual activities (OSA) are becoming a normal part of life for many people. A recent study shed light on how common these activities are in Germany and how they affect people's lives. The study found that 62% of adults in Germany have engaged in some form of OSA in th
In Alabama, a small town is mourning the loss of a young boy. Jace Watkins, just 11 years old, passed away after a brief but intense battle with the flu. He was a student at Hueytown Intermediate School, a place where he likely spent his days learning and growing, as kids do. Jace's health took a s
First Nations people in Australia face big challenges when it comes to mental health care. They often don't get the same support as others. Digital mental health (DMH) services could help. These services use technology like phones and computers to provide support. But we don't know much about how we
A father's love sparked a big idea. Garet Hil wanted to help his sick daughter. He couldn't donate a kidney to her. So, he started the National Kidney Registry (NKR) in 2007. The idea was simple. Donors who couldn't help their loved ones could give their kidneys to a big pool. Sick people could then
Health care in Maine is in a tough spot. People are struggling to pay for insurance and medical care. This is not just a problem for individuals, but for the whole state. Many Mainers are facing big bills and tough choices. A registered nurse and health insurance expert has seen firsthand how hard
Healthcare in Syria has been a hot topic for years. A recent study dug into the quality of health insurance services in the country. The research used a method called SERVQUAL to measure how well these services meet people's expectations. The study was a snapshot in time, looking at data from diffe
The holidays are a time for joy, but for seniors and their families, it can also be a period of stress and worry. As the population ages, the need for reliable home care grows. Home health and hospice services are stepping up to fill this gap, offering crucial support during the holiday season and b
A former Stanford researcher, Naheed Mangi, faced the consequences for a cyberattack that took place seven years ago. Mangi, now 70, was found guilty of tampering with a protected computer. This incident involved a cancer patient database, where she replaced critical information with nonsense and in
Prisons are often seen as places for punishment, but they are also hotspots for mental health struggles. In fact, people in prisons are more likely to face mental health issues than those outside. One big problem is suicidal thoughts. A recent study looked at male inmates in a high-security prison i
