The grim reality of violence against children and teens in Brazil has been under the microscope. Over the past few years, researchers have dug into scientific reports to understand the scope and nature of this issue. They looked at studies published between 2018 and 2022 in three different languages
Endovascular procedures are common in the United States. During these procedures, over 10% of patients face a serious issue. They develop contrast-associated acute kidney injuries. This is a big problem. It leads to higher medical costs and worse health outcomes for patients. To tackle this, doctors
Exercise is a powerful tool for maintaining health, especially for older adults. It can help prevent many age-related issues, including chronic kidney disease (CKD). However, designing effective exercise programs for this group requires careful consideration. The benefits of exercise are clear. Regu
Since 2022, South Korea has been working hard to make workplaces safer with the "Serious Accident Punishment Act. " However, serious accidents still happen, and the COVID-19 pandemic has made things worse. This has shown the need for better rules to stop accidents and help injured workers get the
A graduate student from Cornell University has decided to leave the United States. This student is Momodou Taal. He is a dual citizen of the United Kingdom and Gambia. He is leaving the country after his visa was revoked. This happened after he took legal action against the Trump administration.
Basketball enthusiasts are in for a treat as the 2025 McDonald's All American Game is about to tip off. The Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, will host this highly anticipated event at 9 pm Eastern time on Tuesday night. This game is the culmination of three days of intense workouts, media enga
In Kenya, young women face a big challenge. They make up a quarter of all new HIV cases each year among those over 15. This is a huge problem, especially since there is a powerful tool to prevent HIV: PrEP. PrEP is a medicine that, when taken correctly, can greatly lower the risk of getting HIV. How
In many parts of the world, especially in low and middle-income countries, status epilepticus is a major health issue. It is a serious condition where seizures last too long or happen repeatedly without recovery. Sadly, it is a leading cause of death for people with epilepsy. The gap between what do
Alzheimer's disease is a serious issue worldwide. It is marked by a buildup of amyloid-β plaques, tangled proteins, brain inflammation, and a steady decline in mental abilities. Luckily, there is hope in the form of dietary polyphenols. These compounds found in many foods might help lower the risk a
Psychosis is a serious mental health condition. It is often marked by a lack of normal behaviors. These are called negative symptoms. Sadly, these symptoms are not well understood. Finding effective treatments for them is a big challenge. Researchers have been looking into this. They have been usin
