When it comes to severe mental illness (SMI), just knowing if treatments work isn't enough. Policy makers need to know if they're a good use of limited healthcare funds. That's where cost-effectiveness studies come in. But, these studies are scarce when it comes to lifestyle interventions for people
Preteen girls from lower-income families often spend more time sitting than moving. Studies show that moms can make a big difference in how active their daughters are. But family programs to get girls moving haven't always worked well. Some say we need better plans that are backed by research and de
Social media is like a big party where people share, learn, and play. But did you know it's also where people are trying to get you to take care of your skin better? Let's dive in and see how this is happening. Imagine you're scrolling through your feed, and suddenly, a post pops up about the impor
Did you know that dementia and memory loss are costing our society a lot? And it's not getting cheaper. That's why some scientists decided to test out a special program to help older people who might get dementia. This program, called a multi-domain intervention, tries to tackle memory loss from man
Patellar instability, where the kneecap slides out of place, is a common problem orthopedic surgeons face. One big reason for this is an unusual shape of the thighbone's groove, called trochlear dysplasia (TD). Doctors have been trying different operations to fix this. Two common ones are rebuilding
Ever wondered how well bariatric surgery trials report the nitty-gritty details of perioperative lifestyle and nutritional interventions? A recent study took a close look at this, using the TIDieR checklist as a guideline. The TIDieR checklist is like a check-up list for clinical trials, ensuring al
You might think that once a good program to keep kids active and eating well is started in preschools, it would continue easily. But that's not always the case. Researchers wanted to figure out what makes these healthy habits stick in early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings. They found th
Ever wondered if teaching students to control their impulses can help them in the long run? A recent study used a fancy method called Network Intervention Analysis (NIA) to find out. The focus was on university students' chronic ego depletion aftereffects, which is a fancy way of saying they're alwa
Breast cancer is the top cancer diagnosed globally among women, and it brings along a hefty emotional toll. Two therapies—Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and compassion-based methods—have shown potential in helping cancer patients manage their emotions and quality of life. Enter the Mind pro
Delirium, a sudden change in mental state, is becoming more common in people with cancer at the end of their lives. It's like a sudden confusion that's hard to understand, and it affects their attention and awareness. Doctors know that nurses have important roles in preventing delirium, but how well
