Study shows record surge in reduced kidney function worldwide
Record numbers of men and women globally are now estimated to have reduced kidney function, a new study…
Exploring endogenous retroviruses as hidden drivers of alcohol use disorder
Alcohol use disorder (AUD), characterized by uncontrollable alcohol consumption due to physical and psychological dependence, affects approximately 14.1…
Malaria healthcare service utilization before, during, and 1 year into the COVID-19 pandemic in 20 sub-Saharan African countries using Generalized Estimating Equation | Malaria Journal
Study design and data source Longitudinal study was conducted using secondary data drawn from two survey datasets: ‘Premise…
Indigenous knowledge and plant species used as mosquito repellents in the West Nile Subregion, Uganda | Tropical Medicine and Health
Documented plants with mosquito repellent properties Although several plant species with insect-repelling properties exist in the tropics [21],…
Evolving epidemiology of invasive Group A Streptococcus in critical care
Streptococcus pyogenes or invasive Group A Streptococcus (iGAS) is a major clinical concern around the world, since iGAS…
Direct and opportunity costs of comprehensive abortion care for women living in humanitarian settings in the Amhara Region, Ethiopia | BMC Public Health
Study design and setting. A descriptive, facility-based study was conducted in 31 public health facilities located in humanitarian…
France opens criminal probe into TikTok over kids’ mental health effects – POLITICO
A criminal investigation was opened by the Paris police’s cybercrime unit at the end of October, Delaporte wrote…
Examining longitudinal associations between polysubstance use and firearm-related risk behaviors from adolescence into emerging adulthood: a group-based multi-trajectory modeling approach | Injury Epidemiology
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2024). Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System (WISQARS). Retrieved from www.wisqars.cdc.gov…
Indoor hydroponic gardening boosts wellbeing for cancer patients
Indoor hydroponic gardening – a method of growing plants using nutrient-rich water instead of soil – could help…
Inconsistent labels and risky doses found in turmeric supplements worldwide
An new study reveals major gaps in the regulation and transparency of turmeric supplements, highlighting how weak oversight…
The EU can’t figure out what to do about ChatGPT – POLITICO
OpenAI may also contest the designation, as other platforms have unsuccessfully done in the past, said João Pedro…
High Blood Pressure Is Leading Cause of Outpatient Visits
New report on the ‘Gold Card’ scheme reveals chronic conditions dominate Thai healthcare, with over 176 million…