Imagine you're a doctor or a health official, and you need vital information to make important decisions about diseases like diabetes. What kind of data do you want? What format makes it easiest for you to use? The National Diabetes Surveillance team at the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) decided to fin
Mental well-being is a basic human right, but in Indonesia, it often takes a back seat. The Indonesian government and public haven't placed mental health at the top of their priority lists. This situation has led experts to push for a greater understanding of mental health issues among Indonesians.
Lower-extremity diabetic ulcers (LEDUs) affect many people each year. These ulcers need special care. Sometimes, doctors use dehydrated human amnionic and chorionic allografts (DHACAs) to help heal them. These grafts are made from the inner layers of the placenta, a vital part of pregnancy. But not
Have you ever heard about people who suddenly withdraw from their social lives for long periods? This condition is called Hikikomori. It's not just about being shy; it's a complex issue that affects people’s daily routines and their families. Some individuals with Hikikomori might seem fine, while o
Imagine waking up on a Tuesday morning in 2025, with 344 days left in the year. It's January 21st, and history is about to be made. On this day, the United States reported its first confirmed case of a mysterious virus that had been sweeping through China. A resident of Washington state, who had rec
For a while now, Apple's iPhones have been looking pretty similar. The iPhone 16 didn't shake things up much, with only some minor changes like slightly bigger screens for the 'Pro' models. Some people might say these designs are getting a bit boring, and it's tough to tell new models apart from old
In a recent move, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has highlighted a new threat, describing it as a unique kind of extremism. This directly follows the tragic murder of three girls at a dance class in Southport last July. Unlike past terrorist acts by organized groups like Al Qaeda, this new thre
Being part of a smaller group can make you love and appreciate your group even more. This isn't just about feeling special; it's about how being in the minority affects how you see and treat your group. Researchers found that people in minority groups value their in-groups more than people in majori
Hey, South Carolina! Are you ready for some snow? A big storm is headed our way, and it's going to be a chilly one. The Midlands should see snowfall starting later today and continuing into Wednesday morning, with the most snow predicted south of I-20. So, what's the deal with this storm? It's brin
You might be wondering how people living with HIV in Spain feel about their health and quality of life. The CoRIS cohort, a group of HIV patients from different parts of Spain, was studied to find out just that. We wanted to know how these people rate their health and what factors affect it. Plus, w
