COM-B model identifies physical, psychological, and social factors influencing health information seeking in older adults
Factors that help or hinder how older adults find health info
This mixed-methods systematic review of 20 studies synthesizes barriers and facilitators to health information seeking behavior (HISB) among…
Older adults face unique hurdles when searching for health information, from limited trust in sources to the need for stronger family and so…
Social networks and community engagement support healthy aging in older adults across Europe
Social Connections and Independence Support Healthy Aging in Older Adults
This systematic review examines psychosocial and economic determinants of healthy aging among European adults aged 65 years and older. The a…
Strong social networks and personal independence are linked to better mental health, cognitive function, and quality of life for seniors.
LSG associated with lower readmission rates than LRYGB in outpatient bariatric surgery settings
Sleeve gastrectomy shows lower readmission rates after bariatric surgery
This meta-analysis of 1581 patients undergoing primary bariatric surgery (LSG and LRYGB) found that LSG was associated with a significantly …
Patients who undergo sleeve gastrectomy may face fewer hospital readmissions than those getting gastric bypass after weight loss surgery.
Digital wearables support exercise self-management in type 2 diabetes via six behavior pathways
Wearable devices help people with type 2 diabetes exercise more
This scoping review with machine learning-assisted text mining of 11 studies maps how digital wearable devices support exercise self-managem…
A new review shows how fitness trackers and smartwatches help people with type 2 diabetes stick to exercise, from reminders to social suppor…
Structured nutrition education addresses barriers to dietary self-management and literacy in cancer survivors
Barriers to nutrition education for women with breast cancer
This mini review explores the impact of structured nutrition education for women with breast or gynecologic malignancies. It identifies psyc…
Women facing breast or gynecologic cancers often struggle to manage their diets due to treatment side effects, fear of recurrence, and confu…
Educational programs significantly improve knowledge and management of epilepsy in children and their caregivers
Epilepsy education improves parents' lives, not seizures
This meta-analysis of 10 randomized controlled trials found that educational programs significantly improved knowledge (SMD = 1.29) and dise…
Educational programs for kids with epilepsy and their parents boost knowledge and quality of life, but don't clearly cut seizures.
Empowerment interventions significantly improve health literacy in pregnant women, meta-analysis finds
Empowerment Programs May Improve Health Literacy for Pregnant Women
This meta-analysis of 17 randomized controlled trials found that empowerment interventions significantly improved health literacy, empowerme…
New research suggests that empowerment programs can significantly improve health literacy and behaviors for women during pregnancy.
Connect to Work program aims to improve employment outcomes for individuals with significant barriers
New Program Aims to Help Disabled People Find Work
This study protocol outlines the Connect to Work (CtW) programme designed to support individuals with disabilities and long-term health cond…
A new UK program, Connect to Work, aims to help people with disabilities and health conditions find and keep jobs. A study will track its im…
Multicomponent prevention bundles and data-driven tools improve surgical site infection outcomes across diverse settings
New ways to prevent infections after surgery in low-resource areas
This scoping review of 24 studies evaluates the effectiveness of various surgical site infection (SSI) prevention strategies, including core…
Combining standard care with multi-step safety bundles can significantly lower the risk of dangerous infections following surgical procedure…
Beedi rolling linked to high musculoskeletal burden in female workers in India
Repetitive work causes high rates of muscle and joint pain
This narrative review synthesizes existing literature on musculoskeletal problems among female beedi workers in India. It finds a consistent…
Labor-intensive jobs like beedi rolling lead to significant physical strain on the back, neck, and hands for many workers.
HPV vaccination reduces infection and viral persistence but shows variable results for high-grade lesions
HPV Vaccines Show Links to Reduced Infection and Viral Persistence
This narrative review examines the effectiveness of HPV vaccination in preventing human papillomavirus infections, viral dynamics, and relat…
New evidence suggests HPV vaccines may help reduce viral persistence and infection rates in adults aged 18 to 45.
Information and communication technology interventions improve mental health literacy and reduce stigma in young adults
Digital Tools Improve Mental Health Literacy in Young Adults
This meta-analysis of 55 articles evaluated information and communication technology interventions for mental health disorders in youth and …
Interactive digital tools like websites and videos can improve mental health literacy and reduce stigma among adolescents and young adults.