In today’s digital era, health research heavily relies on digital data. This shift calls for teamwork across different fields to tackle the tricky methods and hurdles that come with this data. Typically, health research follows a clear, step-by-step path, while data science takes a more flexible, ex
Imagine a 15-year-old cat named Whiskers suddenly losing her appetite and vomiting frequently. This wasn't normal, so her concerned owners took her to the vet. The vets were stumped; Whiskers didn't show typical signs of any familiar cat illnesses. They decided to use an ultrasound to get a closer l
Scientists often use genetic data to figure out how closely related different organisms are. One common way they do this is by using something called a Markov substitution model. This model helps them understand how changes, or substitutions, happen in molecular sequences over time. The general time
Violence against women and girls (VAWG) is a big problem globally. It affects health, money, and human rights. The United Nations wants to stop all forms of VAWG by 2030, but progress is slow. One reason is that researchers from different fields don't work together enough. This keeps us from getting
Imagine you're a patient in Shanghai who's had a heart scare. What do you know about keeping it from happening again? That's what researchers wanted to find out. They talked to people who'd already had coronary heart disease (CHD) to see how much they knew about preventing another episode, what they
You might think that doctors who've just started their training in critical care would be experts in understanding how the lungs work. After all, they've been learning about it for years, right? Well, not so fast. A study found that when they were tested on this knowledge, recent medical school grad
Ever thought about why some groups are left out of health research? Let's talk about Black women in Wisconsin and urinary incontinence. You might be wondering, what's that got to do with anything? Well, it turns out, Black women are often missing from studies about pelvic floor disorders. Why is tha
Chronic stomach problems in dogs can really take a toll on their lives and, as you might guess, also put a lot of stress on their owners. It's a common issue that veterinarians deal with, but how well do they understand the difficulties owners face? We all know that long-term health issues in dogs
It's no secret that swimming is good for your body. It makes your heart strong and lungs healthy. But did you know it can also cause problems like asthma and allergies? Especially if you're a serious swimmer and train a lot. Swimming can stress your airways, especially if you train hard and often.
In the nation's capital, veterinarians are on high alert for any strange sicknesses in animals. This is due to the presidential inauguration, which brings potential zoonotic threats into focus. Zoonotic diseases can spread from animals to humans, making them a concern for bioterrorism. The Virginia
