Ever wondered whether surgery or lifestyle changes could be a game changer for obesity and diabetes? This is exactly what a recent study has explored. And yes, the results are quite insightful. Metabolic bariatric surgery, or MBS, has become quite popular. People who have type 2 diabetes a
Picture this almost all scientific trials on helping mothers during childbirth. Now, think about how many of these trials really consider what makes us all different. We are talking about things like race, gender, and where we come from. These things matter if we want fairness in healthcare. Let's
Ever wondered if a gentle touch can soothe someone with dementia? Lets dive in. Let us look at the research. Some researchers decided to dig deeper into this idea. They wanted to figure out if massage and touch could help reduce agitation in people with dementia. Agitation is a big problem fo
Living with a chronic illness is tough. We've all heard that. But what about the people who are left carrying the brunt around? They are the friends or family who know best how to help the patient as they deal with wheezing and gasping. They are the breathing helpers. These informal carers. And thei
Insulin cant be cheap? It can if we start making it ourselves. Theres a neighborhood initiative around curing diseases without the usual medicine approach and its happening in our backyard. This initiative is called Open Insulin. This DIY movement, is making medicine accessible and affordable on
In a surprising move, the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers rapidly increased water flow from two dams in Tulare County. This water was sent down to rivers in the San Joaquin Valley. The increase happened early one morning, days after a certain president boasted about sending water to California. The
Imagine setting foot in rural Japan or even rural communities in other countries like The USA or Australia, some rural areas are noticeably lacking enough doctors to meet the needs of the larger patient population. Rural medicine is in dire need of assistance: and one of the significant cu
UK universities are packed with students, all facing the same pressures, picking up mental scars, and what’s worse, feeling abandoned. It’s worrying however, although there’s a huge demand, The schools cant always meet every student's needs on time.
Picture this: You are a regular user of a smartphone. It is a fact that more than half of America's Black adults suffer from health problems. Tobacco and obesity are the main culprits. The good news is that these health problems can be tackled. A new approach is on the scene using smart phones and
Virtual reality (VR) and exercise simulators are becoming popular tools to help people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). These modern methods are designed to improve cognitive functions, like executive function and memory. However, their effectiveness in enhancing attention is st
