Losing weight is tough, but keeping it off can be even tougher. Many people struggle with weight regain after successfully shedding pounds. This is where digital health tools come into play. Researchers wanted to see if a web-based system could help people maintain their weight loss over the long te
In the summer of 2023, a young doctor in Kobe City, Japan, took his own life. He was a resident in internal medicine. He had worked 236 hours of overtime in just one month. This tragic event shone a spotlight on the harsh realities faced by young doctors in Japan. The culture of 'passion pay' in Jap
Deep learning is shaking up the world of brain mapping. This technology is making it easier to see what's going on inside our brains. It's all about a technique called Quantitative Susceptibility Mapping (QSM). This method uses magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to create detailed maps of brain tissue
Prenatal genetic counseling can be a challenging experience for expectant parents. It's a time when they receive crucial information about their baby's health. This can be especially tough for couples who come from different cultural backgrounds than the country they now live in. These parents might
Lymphedema is a common issue that breast cancer survivors face. It can significantly affect their daily lives. The good news is, there are ways to reduce the risk. However, there isn't a set way to teach survivors about these methods. Many survivors have false beliefs about what causes lymphedema
The forecast for Sunday morning is bright and clear. Temperatures are expected to be in the 50s. This is a big change from the stormy weather that hit the region over the weekend. The 40th annual St. Patrick's Day parade, also known as the "Wearin' of the Green, " will take place in the after
College life can be tough, and it's even tougher for students who have faced hard times as kids. These tough experiences, known as Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), can leave a mark on a person's mind and emotions. ACEs include things like abuse, neglect, or growing up with a family member who
Deception detection is a big deal in areas like national security, privacy, and courtrooms. It's tough to tell truth from lies because there are so many factors involved. Traditional lie detectors, or polygraphs, have been around for a while but have issues. They are controversial because of scienti
In a surprising move, Russian President Putin has demanded that Ukrainian soldiers in the Kursk region give up their fight. This demand comes at a time when talks about a potential ceasefire are ongoing. Putin, during a meeting with Russia's security council, accused Ukrainian troops of har
Radiomics, a cutting-edge way to analyze medical images, has taken the medical world by storm since its introduction in 2012. To understand what's hot in cancer radiomics, a recent study looked at the top 100 most-cited articles in this field. The data was pulled from a big database called the Web
