African refugees in Australia bring with them unique health knowledge and practices. These practices are shaped by their culture and religion. But how do these practices affect their health in a new country? And how do they adapt to Australia's health system? These are big questions. The health sys
Cancer doctors in France face a tricky situation. They often mix up research goals with patient care. This mix-up is called therapeutic misconception (TM). It happens when people in studies think the main goal is to help them, not to find out new things for everyone. Oncologists deal with this a lo
In China, companies listed on the stock exchange are under constant scrutiny. One interesting aspect is how visits from institutional analysts affect how these companies take risks. Researchers looked into this and found something surprising. More visits in one year can lead to managers taking bigge
Leprosy can mess up the nerves that control things like sweating and blood flow. But checking these nerves isn't easy or cheap. A new study tried to see if a simple infrared camera could help. The idea is to use the camera to measure how fast your hands warm up after being in cold water. This warmi
AI agents, powered by large language models, were supposed to be a big deal. They were meant to plan and carry out tasks on their own. But so far, they haven't lived up to the hype. Many companies are struggling to figure out how to use them effectively. One big problem is that AI agents aren't ver
By 2035, more than half of the planet's people might be overweight or obese. That's a big problem, but there's hope. Exercise, especially high-intensity interval training (HIIT), can help manage weight and improve health. But what if we could give workouts a little extra oomph? Enter therapeutic ul
The government has decided to block immigrants without legal status from joining Head Start, a free preschool program. This change is part of a bigger plan to limit access to federal benefits for those who are not citizens. For many years, immigrants without legal status could still join some commu
Adult spinal deformity (ASD) is a big deal for older folks, with a whopping 68% affected. Surgery can help, but it's not a walk in the park, with complications happening in up to half of the cases. Teaching patients about what to expect is super important, but doctors are busy, and time is limited.
Ovarian cancer treatment often involves surgery followed by chemotherapy. But when should the chemo start? This is a big question. A recent study looked into this. It wanted to see how the time between surgery and chemo affects survival rates. First, the basics. Ovarian cancer is serious. Surgery i
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a long-term condition that causes inflammation in the colon. It's becoming more common worldwide. Probiotics, which are good bacteria, have been looked at as a possible treatment. But there are problems. When taken by mouth, they don't always survive well in the gut. They
