During the early COVID-19 wave, experts tossed around different ways to model how diseases spread. One approach used SEIR—the Susceptible-Exposed-Infectious-Recovered—framework but added a twist: it considered that people might not all be equally likely to catch or spread the virus. The idea was tha
Cancer studies rely on people joining big research groups called cohorts. These groups help scientists spot patterns between lifestyle choices, genes, and cancer risks. But it takes more than just collecting data. Real progress happens when researchers treat participants like partners, not just subj
In recent years, scientists have looked closely at high blood pressure across Mexico. They used data from national surveys that cover the whole country, not just a few cities. The goal was to see how common different types of high blood pressure are and what causes them. The surveys spanned twenty
The ATTICA study followed more than a thousand adults from 2002 to 2022, tracking who developed heart problems over two decades. Researchers looked closely at people carrying extra weight but still showing no metabolic issues, a group called metabolically healthy obesity (MHO). They wanted to see if
In the Iguaçu National Park, researchers collected blood from 73 coatis across three locations. They used PCR tests to look for DNA from several tick‑borne bacteria and parasites: Anaplasma, Ehrlichia, Borrelia, and piroplasms. Almost half of the animals—about 48%—showed Anaplasma DNA, while n
"The spread of fungal sinus infections varies across the globe, with each type showing distinct habits and results. Researchers have only a handful of side‑by-side data from different regions, leaving many questions unanswered. In some parts of the world, certain fungal strains thrive in warm, humi
Algeria has been grappling with a silent but significant health issue: animal cystic echinococcosis (CE). This condition, caused by a tiny parasite called Echinococcus granulosus, has been a persistent problem for both animals and people. To get a better grasp of the situation, researchers gathered
Healthcare can be confusing. Costs are high. Policies change often. And bad health info spreads fast. Want to stay informed? These podcasts are a great start. They cover medicine, healthcare, and how to stay healthy. Each one is different. But all are made by experts. They use storytelling and resea
Botulism is a serious illness that can be deadly. It comes from a toxin made by certain bacteria. This toxin can affect people, animals, and even the environment. It's not common, but when it happens, it can be very bad. There's no worldwide system to track botulism cases. But there is a way to get
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is facing a significant health issue: more older adults, especially those 85 and older, are getting cancer. This problem is growing faster here than in many other parts of the world. From 1990 to 2021, the number of new cancer cases in this age group in
