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In Ibadan, Nigeria, many pregnant women turn to unprescribed and herbal medicines. This is a big concern because these medicines can harm their unborn babies. Scientists studied 571 women and found that 31. 9% used unprescribed medicines and 21. 7% used herbal medicines. They wanted to know why wome

Physiatrists and Lifestyle Medicine: A New Path for Residents?

Lifestyle habits, like smoking or lack of exercise, can lead to health problems. Lifestyle Medicine (LM) is a way to prevent and treat these issues by changing habits. Doctors who specialize in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) focus on helping people live better lives after injury or illn

The Unlikely Pioneers: Early Dog Doctors in Britain

Imagine this: in the 1700s, when medical care for humans was still quite basic, there were people in Britain dedicated to treating dogs! These were the dog doctors, and they didn't have any official healthcare training. The most famous of them was John Norborn, who wasn't ashamed to call himself a '

Vaccine Gaps: Unplanned Pregnancies and India's DPT Challenge

You might be surprised to learn that kids born from unplanned pregnancies in India are more likely to miss out on their DPT vaccines. Recently, a study looked into this issue using data from the National Family Health Survey 2019-21. The study found that 9. 14% of kids from unplanned pregnancies did

Health Care's Crowd Power

Ever thought about health care using the wisdom of the crowd? Scientists checked out over 100 studies to see how collective smarts could change public health. They found three major ways this works: encouraging healthy habits, helping with research, and keeping people well overall. This isn't just a

politics

New Power for RFK Jr. in Trump's Health Agenda

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , known for his criticism of drug companies and health regulators, may soon have significant influence over U. S. health policy. Donald Trump's win, with Kennedy by his side, is seen as a mandate by supporters to shake up the public health system. Kennedy aims to tackle chronic

crime

Health Worker Gets 2 Years for Snooping on Justice Ginsburg's Medical Records

A health worker from Nebraska was sentenced to two years in prison for illegally accessing the medical records of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg before her death. Trent Russell, 34, worked as a transplant coordinator and had access to hospital records across the region. He was found guilt

science

Revolutionizing Winter Safety: A New Super Material for Ice-Free Surfaces

Keeping surfaces ice-free is crucial, especially for infrastructure maintenance. Traditional carbon-based materials, despite advancements, face significant issues like environmental sensitivity, poor durability, high energy consumption, and complex manufacturing processes. In this story, researchers

crime

Unmasking Hidden Threats: A New Way to Predict Financial Crime

Financial crime, often unseen but widespread, isn't given the same attention as street crime by predictive policing systems. Most models focus on visible threats, leaving white-collar crime largely ignored. A new model, the White Collar Crime Early Warning System (WCCEWS), is changing that. This sys

celebrities

Celebrity Tweets: Do They Make a Difference in Vaccine Awareness?