Working as a nurse in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) can be tough. The stress levels are high, and it's no surprise that this can take a toll on mental health. But did you know that how nurses deal with that stress can make a big difference? Researchers looked into this and found something
In Ethiopia, certain behaviors during pregnancy can lead to serious problems. These include having babies too close together, starting or ending childbearing too early or late, and having many children. These are called high-risk fertility behaviors (HRFB). Understanding why some people do this more
Doulas, who aren't medical professionals but offer crucial support during pregnancy and childbirth, can really make a difference for patients and outcomes. However, their role in hospitals isn't always clear, and they often aren't part of the hospital staff. To make things better, we need system-wid
Ever wondered how your diet might impact your genetic predisposition to obesity? Scientists in the CARTaGENE cohort asked the same question and decided to explore the relationship between the Planetary Health Diet and obesity-related genes. This diet, recommended by the EAT-Lancet Commission, is des
Imagine you're in charge of planning mental health services after a global pandemic like COVID-19. One tool that could help? Computers! No, we're not talking about making everyone play online games to destress. Instead, we mean using computer simulations to model how a large, integrated mental healt
When the Covid public health emergency ended, the U. S. government required states to re-evaluate Medicaid eligibility. This led to a massive shake-up, with over 25 million people losing coverage. Many kids, like Isabella Quintana, were dropped due to paperwork issues. Isabella's family had to pay $
Physical therapy isn't just for recovery after surgery or injury. It's also about prevention and maintaining good health. Sharon Dunn, a former president of the American Physical Therapy Association, says it's "the best-kept secret in health care. " Many people think physical therapists only help y
Want to eat healthier in 2025? A recent survey found that 19% of US adults plan to do the same. But be careful – some foods might seem healthy, but they're not. These are what experts call "health halo" foods. They trick you into thinking they're good for you, but they're not. Take vegetable chips,
Five years after health officials first learned about the mysterious pneumonia cases in Wuhan, China, it's hard to believe how much has changed. The World Health Organization (WHO) got its first clue on December 31, 2019. Experts soon realized that the virus, later named COVID-19, would spread like
Welcome to the New Year in Illinois! The state's lawmakers have been busy, passing a bunch of new laws that will affect how we live and work. Let's dive in and see what's changed. First up, there's a big deal with health insurance. The state has banned so-called "junk insurance" plans that don't co
