In the Middle East, three big health problems – high blood pressure, unhealthy cholesterol levels, and type 2 diabetes – are on the rise. Worryingly, these conditions aren't well-controlled. One of the main reasons is that people often don't stick to their treatment plans, a problem known as therape
This week, the weather is taking a frosty turn. It's so cold that schools and businesses are shutting down. The big concern? Hypothermia. When your body's core temperature drops, that's what happens. You might feel like you're shivering more and more. Then, you could start to feel confused or even l
Ohio State's wide receiver legend, Cris Carter, has a record that's stood strong since 1984. Despite numerous talented players passing through the Buckeyes, none could touch Carter's eight touchdown receptions by a freshman – until now. Enter Jeremiah Smith, a freshman who shattered Carter's record
Things aren't looking great between Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat. The superstar forward, who wants out of Miami, recently found out he's not in the team's future plans. Team president Pat Riley had a meeting with center Bam Adebayo to make him the leader. Butler was surprised, but not upset. He r
Have you ever heard of daprodustat? This medication is a game-changer for people on dialysis who struggle with anemia. It's designed to help your body produce more red blood cells, tackling a common issue in kidney disease. A recent study called ASCEND-D took a closer look at its effectiveness and s
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a rollercoaster journey for patients, with its ups and downs taking a toll on mental well-being. We explored how alexithymia (difficulty describing emotions) and attachment styles directly impact mental health. But that's not all—we also looked at how attachment, alexithym
Things are heating up in the NBA! Star player Jimmy Butler has told the Miami Heat's president, Pat Riley, that he won't be signing a new deal with the team. This news comes after Butler's seven-game suspension for expressing his lack of joy playing for Miami. The trade deadline is approaching fast,
Anaemia, a health issue that can make kids tired and weak, is a big problem in Uganda, especially among children under five. But what about kids in refugee camps? Not much is known about that. So, researchers looked into this in Kyangwali refugee settlement, Western Uganda. They focused on kids aged
People living in the Hirakud Command Area of Odisha, India, are battling a silent enemy—chronic kidney disease (CKD) and anemia. This isn't your typical CKD; it's a mystery version, known as CKDu. Researchers decided to dig deeper, linking these health issues to something alarming: pesticides and he
You might think that drowning is all about water in the lungs, but there’s another silent killer at play: hypothermia. This study took a close look at how cold temperatures affect drowning victims who have heart attacks outside of the hospital. Scientists wanted to know if hypothermia makes these si
