HEALTH

Feb 07 2025HEALTH

Battling Malaria: How Insecticide Treated Nets Are Working in Ghana

What if you could help save lives by understanding simple health tools used in communities? In the North Tongu District of Ghana, insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) are being used to fight malaria, a big problem for kids under five. Let's dive in to see how well these nets are being used by the careg

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Feb 07 2025HEALTH

Women in Ghana Find Strength After Radiation Therapy

Breast cancer is a big problem for women in many parts of Africa. While many studies have looked at how women cope after chemotherapy or surgery, not many have focused on what happens after radiation therapy. So, researchers in Kumasi, Ghana, decided to dig deeper into this. They talked to 17 women

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Feb 07 2025HEALTH

Life and Struggles of LGBTQ+ Men in Nigeria

Nigeria's vibrant mix of cultures and religions often triggers severe judgment against those who identify differently to what is commonly seen as the norm. This leads to harsh treatment and unfair policies that are painfully obvious to queer men. These men face years of unfair treatment. Unhealth

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Feb 07 2025HEALTH

The Pill Talk: rural Indian Women know more than you think

Let's dive into a topic that often stays hush-hush: birth control pills among married rural Indian women. You might expect a lack of knowledge, but hold onto your hats! It turns out, these women are more informed than many would guess. A closer look was taken at women living in the rural areas of Ma

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Feb 07 2025HEALTH

Why Do Health Workers Pick Up PPE?

Why don't healthcare workers always use protective gear during epidemics? Is it about attitude, skills, or something else? Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in Iran tried to find out. This wasn't just a regular study. It was all about how to better understand and predict the behavior of healthca

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Feb 07 2025HEALTH

Screens in Bed: How Phones Are Messing With Teens' Sleep

Phones have become a daily necessity, offering instant access to information and entertainment. From social media to games, the distractions are endless. However, this convenience has a dark side, especially for teens. The blue light emitted by smartphones can disrupt sleep patterns, affecting the c

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Feb 07 2025HEALTH

Seeing Beyond the Script: How Media Shapes Our View of Autism

Autism is a big part of today's media landscape. It's everywhere—in movies, TV shows, news, and social media. This isn't always a bad thing, as it can help educate people. However, the way media often portrays autism can be a double-edged sword. The problem is that media often falls back on tired o

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Feb 07 2025HEALTH

Let's see what Norway is doing to make our food environment healthier.

Norwegian officials are putting a lot of energy into figuring out the best ways to make our food environments better. These steps to promote healthier living can make a difference, possibly help us with weight issues, and dampen diet-related illnesses. The goal is to push these techniques to measur

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Feb 07 2025HEALTH

Long Covid: The Silent Struggle for Care in Brazil

Brazil is one place where you can see the Long Covid problem. Long Covid is a long-term condition that comes from Covid. Many people across the globe are suffering from it. It has many effects. COVID-19 can cause long-term health problems. It is hard to get the right care and treatment. Many pe

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Feb 07 2025HEALTH

HPV Vaccine Controversy: Sex, Culture, and a Jarring Gap

In the bustling nation of China, there is an issue tittering just below the surface. The virus is not an unheard of one, the human papillomavirus (HPV) . Vaccines to stop this virus from spooking millions of lives exist; however, their utilisation in China is 2. 24% and people are hesitant to use th

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