When COVID-19 changed everything, people started questioning authority – including doctors. Patients now have reservations about treatments and advice. Doctors need new tricks to gain trust back. Meet the LEAP method, a way to turn tense talks into teamwork. Think of it like building a wall; you nee
Basaloid thymic carcinoma (BTC) is a super rare tumor that scientists know very little about. This cancer is so uncommon that there's not much information available about how it behaves, how it responds to treatments, or how patients fare over time. Researchers from the Italian Collaborative Group f
Did you know that the rainfall in Taiwan during typhoons is largely influenced by where the storm goes? Usually, the better a model predicts the storm's path, the better it can forecast how much rain will fall. But a recent study found that for typhoons moving in a specific way—from the southwest—th
Every now and then, scientists discover something in nature that punches above its weight. PD15, a special chemical from a plant called Paris delavayi, is one of those surprises. It's like a tiny powerhouse that's really good at killing colorectal cancer cells. But how does it do that? Well, PD15 ha
You might think social participation is key for older adults, but have you ever considered how political, economic, and social factors play a role? It's time to dive into how these contexts can marginalize aging and disabled bodies. By using critical gerontology and critical disability studies, we c
Social media, like Reddit, has made it super easy for folks to share their thoughts on health and medicine. This can give us amazing insights into what patients are worried about and why they might turn to the internet instead of doctors. Researchers have come up with a cool method to sort through t
Head and neck cancers, or HNC, are a tough challenge. They mess with how you look and important daily activities like eating, talking, and breathing. This can be really hard for patients and their caregivers. But did you know that religion and spirituality can be a big help? These practices can offe
You might have heard that endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) is a hot topic when it comes to treating babies under one year old with idiopathic congenital aqueductal stenosis. This condition, which basically means there's a narrowing in the brain that affects the flow of cerebrospinal fluid, can
Imagine finding out you have a disease called gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD). It's not something you plan for, and it can hit you like a storm. How does this news affect women? A recent study explored this by talking to women who had just been diagnosed with GTD. The study used interviews
Complex multicellular life, seen in animals, plants, and fungi, didn’t just evolve once but several times over. Imagine certain genes mimicking cell glue to start the process. Then, signals between these cells kickstarted some serious communication. Add to that expanding families of genes shaping ce
