In Brazil, doctors are using a cool procedure called catheter ablation to fix a heart condition called atrial fibrillation (AF). This method has come a long way, but there isn't much information on how well it works in the long term, especially in places where money isn't easy to come by. The Southe
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has taken a significant step, stripping former Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mark Milley of his security detail and clearance. This move comes with an order for the Defense Department's inspector general to review Milley's conduct. The goal? To determine if Milley's m
Are you ready to meet the newest crew of contenders? Get set for Survivor Season 48, where 18 brave souls will be marooned on the stunning islands of Fiji. The adventure starts with a two-hour premiere on February 26 at 8/7c. Hosted by Jeff Probst, this season promises thrilling challenges and surp
Young kids in rural areas are facing obesity, and a new study is trying to figure out if telehealth programs can help. This trial, focused on the body mass index (BMI), aims to see how much tele-behavioral health sessions can make a difference. Families are getting involved, and it's all part of a b
Hey there, did you know some parks in Massachusetts are closing up due to bird flu worries? It's true! Signs are popping up in Boston's Emerald Necklace parks, warning folks not to feed or touch birds. The big concern is the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, which has been hanging around wild birds
Virtual reality (VR) and exercise simulators are becoming popular tools to help people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). These modern methods are designed to improve cognitive functions, like executive function and memory. However, their effectiveness in enhancing attention is st
Picture this: you're living with spondyloarthritis (SpA) and want to know how well you're coping. There's a tool called the ASAS Health Index (U-ASAS-HI) that researchers have been checking out. They wanted to see if it's as good as other general health measures and what influences the results. Sur
You might think that when it comes to early-stage lung cancer, the more you remove, the better. But hold on a minute! Recent studies show that sublobar resection, which removes just a part of the lung, might be just as good as removing the whole lobe. However, if the cancer has invaded the lung's pl
Sleep is crucial for our health and happiness. Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) affects people of all ages, but it's often overlooked, especially in young adults in developing countries. In Kwara State, Nigeria, researchers used two tools—the Epworth and Stop Bang questionnaires—to find out how common
You might have heard that endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) is a hot topic when it comes to treating babies under one year old with idiopathic congenital aqueductal stenosis. This condition, which basically means there's a narrowing in the brain that affects the flow of cerebrospinal fluid, can
