Breast cancer is still the top killer among women with cancer. One of the big reasons is cancer stem cells (CSCs). These are like the hidden leaders of cancer cells, making them tough to beat. Scientists are getting better at finding and separating these cells. They use tests like the mammosphere fo
Psoriasis isn't just a skin condition—it's a complex dance of genetics, immunity, and our environment. At the heart of this dance is something called glycosylation, a process where sugars attach to proteins. These sugary proteins, or glycoproteins, help cells communicate and stick together. But in p
In Tanzania, changing how parents behave can reduce violence against children. This study looked at what policymakers and service providers think about giving parents support to stop violence. It used Daly's framework to find out what helps and hinders this kind of support. Parents can learn to dis
Ever wondered why great ideas don't always result in real change? Often, it's about the situation. When we try to put evidence-based innovations into practice, real-world issues can get in the way. This study looked at a doctor-to-home project for hypertension in Zimbabwe, where community health wor
Imagine if your health insurance suddenly stopped covering cancer screenings. That's what could happen if a Supreme Court case, Becerra v. Braidwood Management, goes a certain way. This case is all about who should be in charge of telling insurers what to cover. There's a group called the Preventive
The Biden administration recently shared a report highlighting their efforts to boost pandemic defenses. They've been working on vaccinations, wastewater monitoring, and more to fight COVID-19, mpox, and other diseases. But public health experts aren't all impressed. Some say the bird flu threat to
In April 2022, India began vaccinating children aged 6-12 against COVID-19. A study looked into moms' views of this new vaccination program. Researchers chatted with mothers from a big city hospital and smaller medical centers in both urban and rural areas. They wanted to understand why some moms mi
Over the past four decades, one researcher has made significant contributions to the field of cardiovascular health. Their work has focused on understanding the connection between obesity, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. They've also explored ways to manage and prevent these
Polycystic kidney disease, or PKD, is a tough journey for patients. But what if their voices could shape the research that aims to help them? That's exactly what the EMPOWER PKD project set out to do. This project didn't just involve patients; it put them at the heart of the research. The goal was c
Imagine you’ve just had a heart procedure and your doctor wants to know how you're feeling. Instead of waiting for your appointment, you can now share your health journey directly. This is what electronic patient-reported outcome (PRO) systems aim to do in outpatient cardiovascular care. While that
