Winter isn't just about snow and cozy fires. It also brings some health risks you should know about. Dr. Steve Dorsey from the Cleveland Clinic says icy sidewalks are a big problem, leading to many falls. Shoveling snow can be tough on your heart, too. Cold weather can weaken your immune system, mak
Imagine you're traveling in the Middle Ages. No GPS, no modern medicine, just you and the open road. But don't worry, medieval travelers had their own set of health tips! One of the most interesting guides was written by Adam of Cremona for the German emperor Frederick II. Adam's advice included blo
Have you heard about radioactive iodine (RAI) therapy? It's a common treatment for thyroid issues. But did you know there might be some side effects? Scientists are looking into a link between RAI and a condition called primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT). PHPT affects the parathyroid glands, which a
The world is seeing more people reaching their golden years. This means we need to pay extra attention to issues like elder abuse. The World Health Organization says that one out of every six people over 60 has faced some kind of abuse. This could be physical, mental, neglect, money issues, or even
During the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot has been said about how parents are handling the extra stress. Most of this information comes from studies that don't represent everyone. The way studies pick their participants, or sampling, plays a big role in what they find, yet this isn't often talked about.
Everyone knows pregnancy is a mother's journey, but when things go wrong, dads hurt too. Studies mostly look at white dads, leaving out men from other backgrounds. In the UK, Pakistani dads face one of the highest rates of perinatal loss. Let's dive into their experiences. Pregnancy loss isn't just
In Lagos, Nigeria, the high cost of healthcare is a big problem. Many families are struggling to pay for medical care. This can force them into poverty. Our study looked at how common and what causes these big healthcare costs, known as Catastrophic Healthcare Expenditure (CHE), in Lagos households.
Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) is still a hurdle in many places. To increase VMMC, creative ways are needed. A study in Malawi looked at three strategies: intensive health education, SMS/phone tracing, and transport reimbursement. The study wanted to know if these methods were acceptable
Stunting, a clear sign of long-term undernutrition, shows that a child isn't growing as they should. While most studies in Ethiopia focus on early childhood and use traditional methods, this research took a different path. It aimed to find the best machine learning model to predict stunting among te
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a worldwide health issue. It's a non-medical practice that involves removing parts of the female genitalia. To understand the factors influencing when girls undergo FGM, researchers in Ethiopia analyzed data from the 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey (ED
