When stroke survivors start their recovery journey, it's not just about the physical healing. It's also about setting realistic goals with the help of their loved ones. This is where prediction models come into play. These models can forecast how well a person might bounce back, but they need to be
eHealth apps, which help people make healthier lifestyle choices, are getting a lot of attention. They might be useful for older adults to keep their brains healthy and lower their chances of getting dementia. A study talked to German family doctors about these apps. It turns out, these doctors are
Did you know that female veterans might face a higher risk of dementia compared to their civilian counterparts? Recent research has shown that former service women with conditions like trauma, alcoholism, depression, brain injuries, or even diabetes are particularly vulnerable. This calls for more f
Did you know that almost two-thirds of deaths from heart diseases worldwide are linked to things we do or don’t do, like smoking, drinking too much, eating poorly, or not being active enough? In Africa, these diseases are on the rise because people don’t know enough about them or have wrong ideas. I
Ever wondered how the design of schools can influence kids' health? Researchers have been digging into this topic for decades, and it's becoming a hot area of study. But, until now, there hasn't been a clear overview of what's been discovered. So, a recent study used a special method called scientom
Managing type 2 diabetes (T2D) can be tough, but using digital tools might make it a bit easier. A recent study called Greenhabit looked into how a mobile health app could help people with T2D take better care of themselves. The study was set up like a big game of chance, where some people got the a
Imagine burying your underwear in the garden to check if the soil is healthy. That's exactly what one bright student from Banning Unified School District did! Caleb Clay, a fifth-grader from Starlight Elementary School, came up with a fun and effective way to test soil health by using underwear. His
In the summer of 2022, a peculiar cluster of 12 cases of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O103:H2 was spotted by the UK Health Security Agency. This group was genetically connected and spread across different regions. By analyzing what people had eaten, cheese, especially an unpasteurized brie-s
Air pollution is a major health concern, with ozone (O₃) and nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) being two key culprits. These pollutants can make you sick in various ways. One study in rural China, the Henan Rural Cohort Study, looked into how these pollutants affect the body, specifically platelets, which are
Imagine you're a doctor or a health official, and you need vital information to make important decisions about diseases like diabetes. What kind of data do you want? What format makes it easiest for you to use? The National Diabetes Surveillance team at the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) decided to fin
