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Nov 13 2024HEALTH

Exercise Habits and Mood: How They're Connected

Ever wondered how your exercise routine affects your mood and work performance? Let's dig into some interesting findings! A recent study explored how adults' physical activity patterns influence their dealings with social jetlag, feelings of depression, and their presence at work even when sick, kno

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Nov 13 2024HEALTH

Older Adults in Argentina: Bridging the Gap Between Needs and Policy

Healthy aging isn't one size fits all. Different regions, even within the same country, have unique needs. Argentina has policies to promote healthy aging for adults over 60, but do these policies really meet their needs? This project aims to find out. It's like trying to fit a puzzle together—the p

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Nov 13 2024HEALTH

A Canadian Teen's Mysterious Bird Flu Battle

In a surprising turn of events, a teenager from British Columbia is fighting for their life after contracting Canada's first human case of H5 bird flu. Health authorities revealed the case on Saturday, puzzled by the fact that the teen hadn't been exposed to any animals that could explain the infect

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Nov 13 2024HEALTH

Boosting Baby Resistance: How 2’-FL and 3’-SL Fight Off Bad Bacteria

You might have heard that some sugars in breast milk can help fight off infections in newborns. But let's dig into what two specific sugars, 2'-fucosyllactose (2'-FL) and 3'-sialyllactose (3'-SL), can do. Scientists have been trying to understand if these sugars can directly protect babies from harm

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Nov 13 2024HEALTH

The Digital Evolution of Healthcare: eHealth Business Models Under the Microscope

The digital revolution has taken the healthcare industry by storm, with innovative business models leading the charge. Researchers have been keenly observing this transformation, especially the shift to electronic health (eHealth) solutions. A recent study dug into the literature spanning from 1991

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Nov 13 2024HEALTH

The Insula: A Key Player in Psychiatric Disorders

Ever wondered how our brains process those inner feelings like heartbeats or breaths? A recent study delved into this, focusing on people with anxiety, depression, and/or eating disorders (ADE). Researchers compared these individuals' brain activity to healthy folks during tasks that involved either

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Nov 13 2024HEALTH

Could CT Scans Predict Recurrence After Anal Cancer Treatment?

It's a dicey situation for many people with anal squamous cell carcinoma (ASCC). Even after treatment with chemoradiotherapy (CRT), about 3 in 10 patients face a recurrence. Unfortunately, the current tools doctors use to predict who might relapse aren't very effective. So, a group of researchers de

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Nov 13 2024HEALTH

Doctors Defend Colleague in Vaccination Funding Dispute

A group of physicians from Greenwood Medical Centre has come forward to support Dr. Elaine Ma, a doctor from Kingston. The Ontario Ministry of Health is asking Dr. Ma to return the funds she received for running mass COVID-19 vaccination clinics during the Omicron wave. The doctors argue that Dr. Ma

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Nov 13 2024HEALTH

Mental Health Workers in Eastern Ontario Consider Strike Action

In Eastern Ontario, mental health and addiction workers are growing frustrated with the slow pace of contract negotiations. The union representing over 240 workers at Addiction and Mental Health Services – Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington (AMHS-KFLA) has expressed dissatisfaction with the p

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Nov 13 2024HEALTH

Astronaut Sunita Williams Addresses Weight Loss Concerns in Space

Last week, a NASA photo of astronaut Sunita Williams, 59, raised concerns. She looked thin and her cheeks were sunken. But Williams, who's currently on a mission, says there's no need to worry. During a chat with the New England Sports Network Clubhouse Kids Show, she explained her appearance is due

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