In China, many people suffer from multiple chronic conditions. They have to grapple with poor health and high mortality. To tackle this, the government has created several policies to help people access healthcare efficiently. But there is a hiccup, many of China's hospital-bound patients get more t
Canine Circovirus, or CanineCV, is a new virus causing trouble for dogs and wild canids all over the world. It's part of the Circoviridae family, which means it has a unique genetic makeup. This virus can cause a range of problems, from tummy troubles to respiratory issues, and even neurological d
Trying to figure out why some folks have trouble with blood sugar and insulin can be tricky. It's not just about one thing, like what we eat, but also how much we weigh and how much we move around. Think of it like a big puzzle. You've got pieces like food, weight, and exercise. Each piece is impor
In the heart of Manhattan, a notorious burglar, Al Booker, has left his mark since 2018, but until recently, he has dodged real jail time despite more than 40 arrests. Judges have repeatedly shown him leniency, releasing him after burglaries and even letting him go on supervised release, sometimes i
Teenager girl experiences serious liver issues after taking a popular pain killer. She was feeling miserable. Migraines are no joke. So, she turned to something many of us do when pain strikes: she took acetaminophen. The teenager’s body was already fighting off the Epstein-Barr virus (EB
India's climate is heating up, and not everyone is feeling the burn equally. The caste system, a social hierarchy rooted in India's history, is making certain groups more vulnerable to extreme heat. This isn't just about who's who in society; it's about who's working where and when. The 2019 and 202
In Korea, a recent study tried to figure out why some folks with gout are difficult to control by examining who tends to stop treatment artificially early. This is especially relevant because gout, a type of inflammatory disorder, is typically treated with drugs that reduce uric acid levels. Unfort
Many people were still cleaning up from one winter storm that hit the Northeast, leaving schools and homes covered in ice. It was a new weekend. Another storm was coming. This time it was heading towards a long spot from the Midwest to the East Coast. It was a cold and wintry mix. Why does the
Let's think about pregnancy and heart health. It's a well-known fact that pregnancy complications can be scary, but did you know that having them increases the risk of heart problems later in life? This is why a clinic in South Australia is trying to help. They are focusing on people who have had pr
Brains are super important, and wear and tear from injuries and stress can impact them a long time. These are not just problems for brain experts. ICU caregivers and anesthesiologists have to pay attention and act; People who work in these areas don’t only face the possibility of medical errors.
