In the world of medical treatments, there are many ways to keep blood from clotting too quickly. One such method is regional citrate anticoagulation. This is often used during intermittent hemodialysis for patients who are at high risk of bleeding. The idea is to use citrate to stop blood from clott
Getting more steps into the day can add years to life, but how to motivate people to move more? That is the question. A recent study looked at three ways to boost physical activity among folks at risk for heart trouble. The methods were gamification, money rewards, or a mix of both. The goal was
Sleep apnea is a serious condition that can harm the optic nerve. It does this by reducing the oxygen supply to the optic nerve. This can lead to a condition called glaucomatous optic neuropathy. This is a big deal because it can cause vision problems. But what happens to the optic nerve after surge
Scientists have developed a new gel that could change the game for growing sperm cells outside the body. This gel is made from a substance called chitosan, which turns into a gel at body temperature. The gel is then covered with a special mix of proteins and other stuff that sperm cells need to gr
In Ethiopia, many newborns receive more than just breast milk in their first few days. This practice, known as prelacteal feeding, involves giving infants something other than breast milk shortly after birth. Such feeding habits can affect how soon and how exclusively babies are breastfed. This is a
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has laid out some rules on how to handle violence against women. The idea is to see if these rules can be taught to health students in Latin American universities. This means figuring out what might stop or help this from happening. The first step is to
In a recent study, researchers explored the benefits of hydrogen-rich water for older adults who were new to resistance training. The focus was on how this special water affects certain health markers related to exercise. Hydrogen-rich water, or HRW, contains high levels of dihydrogen. This study in
A federal judge in Massachusetts has overturned a decision made by the Trump administration. This decision had led to the cancellation of numerous research grants. The grants were linked to topics such as diversity, gender identity, and vaccine hesitancy. The judge ruled that the administration's ac
A talented actor from Hawaii, David Hekili Kenui Bell, has sadly passed away. His sister, Jalene Kanani Bell, shared this sad news on Facebook. She described him as a kind, funny, and brilliant person. She did not share the cause of his death. David was a member of SAG-AFTRA. This is a big deal bec
The Senate Republicans have rolled out their version of a major bill. This bill is part of a bigger plan for the country. It includes some big changes to healthcare and taxes. The bill is 549 pages long. It extends tax cuts that were set to expire. It also includes new rules for tips and overtime pa
