Why Some Pregnant Women in Nepal Skip Doctor Visits
Researchers in Nepal studied over 31,000 pregnancies to understand why many pregnant women don't go to enough doctor checkups. They found that women with more …
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Why People with Celiac Disease Struggle More with Doctors
Researchers studied nearly 1,800 people with celiac disease and compared them to people without it. They found that people with celiac disease experience more …
Read MoreWhy Managing Diabetes Is Hard: What Patients in Saudi Arabia Told Doctors
Researchers in Saudi Arabia asked people with Type 2 diabetes about the biggest challenges they face in managing their condition. They found that patients …
Read MoreBetter Nutrition May Help Improve Pregnancy Health
This research explores how good nutrition can help protect and improve the health of pregnant women and mothers, especially those who face challenges getting …
Read MoreHow States Can Better Cover Nutrition Counseling for Medicaid Patients
A new study looked at how different states handle insurance coverage for nutrition counseling from registered dietitians—experts trained to help people eat …
Read MoreWhat Cancer Survivors Need After Treatment Ends
Millions of people survive cancer, but many struggle after their treatment ends. Doctors and hospitals often don't have good plans to help them with lasting …
Read MoreWhy Some Pregnant Women in Mexico Skip Doctor Visits
Researchers in Mexico studied over 1,300 pregnant women to understand why some go to prenatal appointments while others don't. They found that about one-third …
Read MoreWho Takes What Medicine? A Look at Pill Patterns in Spain
Researchers in Spain studied 8 years of medicine records to understand who takes what medications and why. They found that stomach acid drugs are the most …
Read MoreWhy Cancer Patients Need Better Access to Nutrition Help
Cancer patients often struggle with eating and nutrition during treatment, but a special type of nutrition counseling called medical nutrition therapy (MNT) …
Read MorePharmacists Help Patients With Health Barriers Get Better Care
Researchers tested a new program where pharmacists screened patients for life challenges that affect their health—like not having enough food or trouble …
Read MoreWhy Pregnant Women's Nutrition Affects Doctor Visits in Indonesia
Researchers in Indonesia studied how a pregnant woman's health and nutrition affect whether she visits the doctor early in her pregnancy. They looked at …
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