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Oct 23 2025HEALTH

Why Sharing Your Identity Matters in Healthcare

LGBTQ+ people face unique challenges when dealing with cancer. Telling healthcare providers about their sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) can lead to better care and improved outcomes. Yet, not all providers use this information to tailor their services. The way LGBTQ+ individuals share

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Oct 23 2025HEALTH

Walking Again: Can Mobile Tech Help Stroke Survivors Move More?

Stroke survivors often struggle to stay active. This can lead to more health problems. A recent study looked at how mobile health (mHealth) tools might help. The goal was to see if these tools could encourage stroke survivors to move more. The study had a unique design. It was called a Sequential M

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Oct 23 2025HEALTH

Helping New Moms Stay Healthy: A Smartphone App Makes a Difference

New moms often struggle to find the right resources to maintain a healthy lifestyle after childbirth. This is where technology can step in and offer a helping hand. A recent study explored the use of a mobile health app, called Healthy Together, to support postpartum women in their journey towards b

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Oct 23 2025HEALTH

Exploring Alternative Healing: Beyond the Ordinary

People are always looking for new ways to feel better. Some methods are pretty out there, like using light or magnets to help with serious health problems. Red light therapy, for example, is getting some buzz for possibly making cells work better and targeting harmful cells. But don't get too excite

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Oct 23 2025HEALTH

Science Under Siege: A Closer Look at the Rise of Anti-Science Legislation

In recent times, a concerning trend has emerged across the United States: the introduction of over 420 bills that challenge well-established public health measures. These bills, targeting areas like vaccines, milk safety, and fluoride, are part of a broader campaign to integrate conspiracy theories

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Oct 23 2025HEALTH

Health Care Costs: A Growing Burden for Employers and Workers

Health care costs are on the rise, and employers are feeling the pinch. With 154 million people under 65 relying on employer-sponsored health insurance, the financial strain is significant. Recent data shows that the average annual premiums for single coverage have reached $9, 325, while family cove

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Oct 23 2025HEALTH

Pig Slaughterhouses: Hidden Battleground for Superbugs

In the world of pig slaughterhouses, a silent battle is raging. It's not between humans and animals, but between cleaning agents and tiny, invisible foes: bacteria. These bacteria are not your average germs. They carry genes that make them resistant to antibiotics, and some even have genes that make

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Oct 23 2025HEALTH

Caring for the Soul: A Look at Spiritual Care Guidelines for Chronic Illness

Spiritual care is a big deal for people with long-term health issues. It's not just about medicine; it's about looking after the whole person. But how do healthcare workers know what to do? That's where guidelines come in. These are like rulebooks that help doctors, nurses, and other professionals g

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Oct 23 2025HEALTH

Young Adults, Risky Choices, and the Role of Faith and Family

University students often engage in risky behaviors. These can include using drugs, eating poorly, not exercising, and even violence. These actions can seriously harm their health. In Iran, not much research has been done on this topic. A recent study focused on students in Khuzestan Province. It lo

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Oct 23 2025HEALTH

Pharmacy's Quarter-Century Quest: What's Next?

In the world of healthcare, community pharmacists have been making waves for a quarter of a century. This year marks 25 years since a significant group started pushing for better pharmaceutical practices. Their goal? To make sure community pharmacists are seen as vital healthcare providers. Over th

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