You might not realize it, but there are tiny creatures lurking in your tap water. Say hello to Legionella pneumophila, a crafty bacterium that can make your water a health risk. Unlike other harmful bacteria, Legionella takes its time. It grows slowly in both public and private water systems. Scient
In the heart of the Horn of Africa lies Somaliland, a self-declared state with a unique healthcare challenge. While the world focuses on wars and famines, a silent crisis unfolds: the lack of dialysis treatment. Dialysis is a life-saving procedure for those with kidney failure, but in Somaliland, it
Thailand has a problem: not enough places to treat sewage properly. This matters because it lets a tiny parasite called Opisthorchis viverrini (OV) lurk in the water and cause a serious liver cancer called cholangiocarcinoma (CCA). The government tried to fix this by making local governments build w
Healthcare is a basic right, but many around the world can't access it. This is especially true in low- and middle-income countries. A recent study in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, looked into the availability, pricing, and affordability of essential medicines for heart disease. Researchers checked public,
Born in Philadelphia, basketball star De’Andre Hunter has a story that goes beyond the court. Growing up in the Lawncrest neighborhood of Northeast Philly, he showed early promise. By his junior year at Friends’ Central School, he was averaging 21. 6 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 assists per game, earn
You might think prisons are filled with young folks, but you'd be wrong. The number of older adults in long-term correctional facilities has been rising fast. Scientists are scratching their heads because they don't have enough long-term data to understand how these seniors are faring physically and
Tracheostomies are a common procedure for trauma patients who require long-term ventilation due to respiratory failure or airway issues. While they offer benefits like reduced need for sedation and easier care, they also come with certain risks. This study dives into the uncertain aspects of when, h
Inclisiran, a drug designed to reduce lipoprotein cholesterol levels and minimize cardiovascular disease risk, is currently under scrutiny for its adverse effects. Researchers have dived into the FDA's Adverse Event Reporting System to examine real-world data on inclisiran's potential dangers. This
You might think of your knee as a simple hinge, but it's actually a complex machine. When things go wrong, like when the patella (kneecap) doesn't sit right, it's called patellofemoral instability. This can happen because of an issue called high-grade trochlear dysplasia. A surgery called trochleopl
The Philadelphia Eagles are in a tough spot after their recent game. Quarterback Jalen Hurts was forced to leave early due to a concussion, leaving his availability for future games, including the Super Bowl, uncertain. Without Hurts, the team's defense struggled, allowing multiple touchdowns. Rooki
