Cancer is a big problem in Ghana, and it's even worse in the north. People there don't always stick to the medical treatments they're given. Why? That's a mystery that needs solving. First, let's talk about the big picture. Cancer is a tough fight anywhere, but in northern Ghana, it's even harder.
Imagine this: A big city's hospitals are suddenly overwhelmed. Maybe a big storm hit, or there's a sudden shortage of staff. What do hospitals do when they need to free up space fast? They use something called reverse triage. This means quickly deciding who can go home safely to make room for those
Imagine being a mom trying to make ends meet. You're juggling kids, work, and a tight budget. What do you think about when you hear "government programs"? For many low-income mothers in the US, it's not just about paperwork and red tape. It's about real-life needs like affordable childcare and fun a
Imagine working in a place where the temperature is as high as a summer day in the desert. This is a reality for many workers. The heat can be brutal, and it's not just about physical discomfort. It can mess with your mind too. But how exactly does this happen? And why is it important to talk about?
Parents who experience the loss of a child during pregnancy or soon after birth face an incredibly difficult journey. Researchers wanted to understand why some parents choose not to participate in studies about this topic, and why others drop out over time. They looked at data from Denmark, focusing
Imagine trying to find a specific date in a sea of handwritten Indian documents. It's like searching for a needle in a haystack. But what if there was a way to make this task easier? That's exactly what a recent study set out to do. The focus was on identifying date fields in handwritten documents.
Imagine facing daily struggles due to a health condition like MPN, or myeloproliferative neoplasms. These diseases bring a variety of symptoms that can make everyday tasks a real challenge. Recent findings show that doctors and patients often view these symptoms differently. Researchers in Germany
Imagine a world where kids are not getting enough exercise. This is happening in Cantabria, Spain. School physical education classes alone aren't enough to keep kids active. So, kids need to do sports and physical activities outside of school hours. But why do some kids do it, while others don't?
Patricia Clarkson takes on the role of Lilly Ledbetter in the upcoming drama "Lilly, " a story based on a true event. The movie is set to hit theaters on May 9. Lilly Ledbetter was a supervisor at a tire factory in Alabama. She worked hard to provide a better life for her family, having grown up in
In rural Tanzania, particularly in the Morogoro region, the struggle against malnutrition is far from over. Despite efforts to tackle undernutrition, progress has been slow. Meanwhile, a troubling trend has emerged: more women of reproductive age are becoming overweight or obese. This shift in lifes
