Most people don’t give a lot of thought to their nails beyond applying a little polish or trying not to gnaw them during a stressful commute. But your nails are actually very important. They protect the tips of your fingers and toes, and they aid you in many of life’s small tasks. And like it…
Legionnaires’ disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by the bacterium Legionella pneumophila. It was first identified following a significant outbreak at an American Legion convention in Philadelphia in 1976, and since then, it has become a recognized public health concern, particularly in environments where water systems are not properly maintained. Causes of Legionnaires’…
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During this time, young adults also acquire cognitive and social-emotional skills that shape their not only existing, but also future well-being, along with the ability to assume adult roles in society. The environment in which young people grow profoundly influences their mental health. Globally, 10% of children and adolescents experience a mental disorder, yet most…
PUBLISHED August 11, 2024 KARACHI: In the dynamic environments of the emergency department (ED) and personal decision-making, the pursuit of clarity and rationality is often hindered by our own cognitive biases, logical fallacies, and irrational thinking patterns. As I embark on an exploration of ‘thinking how (not) to think’ I am reminded of the deeply…
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About 1,000 senior doctors have written to the British Medical Association (BMA) saying they are “extremely disappointed” with the stance taken on gender services. The BMA has said it opposes a ban on puberty blocker treatments and wants the reforms following a recent official review to be put on hold, following a vote by members…
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A representational image of a person’s thoughts. — Canva Geo.tv illustration Hi Haya, I have a very strange question to ask. Sometimes, when I am sitting alone, I find myself overthinking as well as experiencing bizarre feelings. I imagine myself in different scenarios where I either get kidnapped, die, feel like I’m losing someone close…
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Certain types of cancers are more prevalent among Gen X and millennials, according to a new study led by the American Cancer Society (ACS). The study, published in the journal The Lancet Public Health, analyzed data from over 23 million patients who were diagnosed with 34 different types of cancer over two decades. The patients…
An injection pen of Zepbound, Eli Lilly’s weight loss drug, is displayed in New York City on Dec. 11, 2023. Brendan McDermid | Reuters All doses of Eli Lilly’s highly popular weight loss injection Zepbound and diabetes drug Mounjaro are now available in the U.S., according to an update on the U.S. Food and Drug…
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Nearly half of insured Americans have been smacked by surprise medical expenses in the past year, but a majority don’t contest billing errors or coverage denials, a new survey by the Commonwealth Fund finds. That inaction — which largely stems from an unawareness that such bills and denials can be challenged — can be a…
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Scientists may have found a gene that explains why the brain is protected from the herpes virus, a discovery that could help provide treatment for the condition. An international group of biologists led by Cai Yujia of Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Soren Paludan of Aarhus University in Denmark found that knocking out the gene…
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