In a region where motorcycles are a primary mode of transport, a concerning issue has come to light, especially in North Maluku, Indonesia. This area has a significant number of road traffic accidents which result in traumatic brain injuries (TBI). The problem is that there is no comprehensive data
In Indonesia, the number of older adults with diabetes is on the rise, and family members are stepping up to manage their care. These caregivers are vital, but the job isn't easy. It can take a toll on their quality of life. A recent study looked into this. Researchers wanted to understand how care
Joshua Oppenheimer, an American filmmaker now living in Denmark, expressed his worries about the political state of his home country. Speaking at the Göteborg Film Festival, he wondered if the U. S. was becoming a dictatorship. He pointed out that people often feel upset about global tragedies, like
Mental well-being is a basic human right, but in Indonesia, it often takes a back seat. The Indonesian government and public haven't placed mental health at the top of their priority lists. This situation has led experts to push for a greater understanding of mental health issues among Indonesians.
These days, having enough and correct information about menstrual health is crucial for teenagers. Mobile phones are everywhere, so young people often look for or bump into menstrual health information online using websites, social media, or health apps. But even though online info is important, mos
In the heart of Indonesia, brucellosis is making waves, especially among farmworkers in Cilawu and Boyolali. This infectious disease, caused by animals, has become a growing concern in developing countries, including Indonesia. The symptoms are vague, making it hard to detect. A recent study focused
Even after years of government efforts to educate people about HIV, the number of new HIV cases among women in Indonesia is rising. This is happening at the same time as a noticeable lack of complete understanding about HIV among these women. One of the main challenges for the Indonesian government
Have you ever wondered how doctors figure out the best treatment for colorectal cancer (CRC)? Part of that process involves staging the cancer, which helps plan the right treatment and estimate how well it will work. In Indonesia, researchers are exploring a new way to predict CRC stages using simpl
You might think that how parents got married doesn't matter much for their kids. But in Indonesia, a new study is showing different. It looked at kids whose parents got married as children themselves. They found that these kids didn't have enough food and weren't as healthy as other kids. This is im
In Indonesia, interfaith marriages are a bit of a legal puzzle. The good news is, they can be officially recognized, as long as they don't break any laws or social norms. This study looked into what happens when these marriages end in divorce, especially when kids are involved. The main question was
