Older adults are often prescribed anticholinergic drugs. These medications can cause problems. For a long time, experts have said it's important to keep track of how many of these drugs older adults take. But, there hasn't been much data on how this has changed over time. A recent study looked at t
In the United States, there's a group of people who are often overlooked when it comes to grief and loss. These are older parents who have lost their only child. It's a tough topic, and not many studies have looked into how these parents cope. A recent study tried to understand what it's like for t
The UK's female ex-service members have faced significant challenges, particularly those who served during the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. A recent study aims to shed light on the prevalence of military sexual trauma (MST) and its impact on their mental health. The study focuses on understandin
In Tanzania, a study looked at how tough times in childhood can make it harder for adults to stick with HIV treatment. The research focused on 217 adults who were new to HIV medicine. Out of these, 26 people stopped their care within a year, while 191 kept up with their treatment. The study found t
Breast cancer is a serious issue that affects people all over the world. Many experts suggest making lifestyle changes to help prevent or manage it. These suggestions usually include maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, eating nutritious foods, and drinking less alcohol. These are all
In the U. S. , parents and babies often visit different hospitals for care. This can make it tough to gather all the needed health info for research. Linking electronic health records (EHR) from various places could help. But how can this be done while keeping everyone's privacy safe? Researchers h
A venture capital firm has just raised a substantial amount of money to support new businesses. The firm is called Halogen Ventures. It was started by Jesse Draper. She is the daughter of a well-known investor, Tim Draper. The new fund is called Fund III. It has $30 million. This money will be used
The House Oversight Committee is digging into claims that President Biden's team downplayed his health issues. They've called in key figures, including former press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and ex-chief of staff Jeff Zients, to answer questions. This comes after reports that Biden's inner circle
Diabetes is becoming more common. It's important to find new ways to help people manage it. This study looks at a special program. It uses mobile health tools and a team of health workers. The goal is to see if this program can help people with diabetes. It also checks if it can save money for the h
In parts of Africa, many people with HIV are on a treatment plan that includes dolutegravir. But what happens when this treatment isn't working well enough? Some patients still have a high viral load, even after getting extra help to stick to their treatment. This is a big problem because it means t
