Heat exposure in older adults in India linked to worse health and more depressive symptoms
Health insurance appeared to reduce several heat-related harms, while women and some homeowners showed steeper declines in self-rated health. Severe heat exposure in the same month was associated with poorer self-reported health and more frequent depressive feelings, fatigue, and fear among older adults in India. Heat exposure was also linked to a higher likelihood of […]
Hemodialysis patients had low quality of life, tied to education, insurance, smoking, and years on dialysis
A cross-sectional study in southern Iran links health-related quality of life to socioeconomic and lifestyle factors more than age or sex. People on maintenance hemodialysis reported markedly reduced health-related quality of life across multiple measures. Better education and supplemental insurance were linked to higher scores, while smoking, being divorced or widowed, being retired or disabled, […]
Psoriasis in Malaysia linked to major quality-of-life and mental strain
Patients described a daily mix of pain, stigma, treatment burden, and hard-won coping strategies. In a qualitative study of 30 adults in Malaysia, most reported psoriasis had a moderate-to-very high impact on quality of life. The strongest day-to-day hits were clothing choices and physical discomfort like itch and pain. Interviews showed the burden extended into […]
Community management linked to low antipsychotic discontinuation in schizophrenia
A cross-sectional survey in Chengdu found a 4.1% discontinuation rate and flagged practical, modifiable risks. A survey of 1,531 people with schizophrenia under community management in Chengdu, China found a low medication discontinuation rate of 4.1%. Discontinuation was more likely when illness stability was weaker, insight was poorer, side effects were noticeable, or follow-up was […]
Parents of autistic children reported heavy strain and relied on coping rituals
A small Nepal-based qualitative study maps the emotional, social, and financial load—and how parents try to stay afloat. Parents raising children with autism in Nepal described intense psychological strain, physical exhaustion, social isolation, career disruption, and financial pressure. They also reported coping through crying, religious music (bhajans), meditation, and positive thinking, with some reframing their […]
Listening With Care: How Community Dental Programs Restore Dignity, Access, and Confidence
When a Toothache Collides With a Tight Budget, It’s Not Just About Teeth Dental pain can derail a week: missed shifts, sleepless nights, hasty meals, and a nagging worry about costs. For many people in Ontario, the hardest part isn’t the drill—it’s getting in the door. Long travel, limited clinic hours, and the sting of […]
When School Becomes a Battle: How Children’s Non-Attendance Reverberates Through Parents’ Minds and Homes
When School Stops, Life Doesn’t: The Hidden Toll on UK Parents Every school day missed by a child sends a ripple through family life. For many UK parents, those ripples turn into waves that are hard to manage. The research paper Exploring the experiences of having a child who regularly does not attend school on […]
Belonging as Infrastructure: What Families Teach Us About Building Inclusive Communities
Belonging Is a Safety Net, Not a Luxury When life becomes uncertain, what keeps people steady is often not just grit, but belonging—feeling connected, respected, and able to take part in everyday life. The research paper Understanding social inclusion: A directed content analysis shows that inclusion works like community infrastructure: when it’s strong, families can […]
Resilience Under Pressure The Bioscience Student Journey from Lockdown to Recovery
When Learning Collided with a Global Crisis In higher education, bioscience degrees rely on lab benches, field trips, and teamwork. Overnight in March 2020, those anchors disappeared. Classes moved online, social ties thinned, and the usually hands-on path to graduation became a patchwork of video calls and take-home tasks. The research paper Learn!Bio—A time-limited cross-sectional […]
Giving Voice to Young Minds: Bridging the Gap in Mental Health Assessments
Introduction: Beyond the Clinical Curtain The complexities of mental health are like a vast, uncharted landscape, especially for young people weathering the storms of adolescence and early adulthood. Imagine stepping into a room for a mental health assessment, hoping to be heard and helped, only to experience a faceless process that feels more like ticking […]