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Jul 10 2025HEALTH

How Emotional Skills Can Transform Behavior

Emotional skills are powerful tools. They can help people who have hurt others in close relationships. These skills can lower the chances of them hurting someone again. They also improve their overall well-being. But here's a problem. Many programs don't use the good feelings and health benefits to

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Jul 10 2025HEALTH

Did Online Surveys Really Know Who Would Get the COVID-19 Vaccine?

People were unsure about getting the COVID-19 vaccine. This made it hard to plan and use resources well. A study looked at how well online surveys could predict who would actually get the vaccine. They asked over 5, 000 people from 13 countries if they planned to get vaccinated. Later, they checked

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Jul 10 2025HEALTH

Heart Health Heroes: Why Native American Communities Need Our Help

Heart disease is a big problem in Native American communities. It's not just about genetics. Lifestyle and access to healthcare play huge roles. Many Native Americans live in rural areas. This makes it hard to get good medical care. Plus, traditional diets have changed. Processed foods are now commo

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Jul 10 2025HEALTH

Young Adults and Cannabis: Spending Habits and Trends

Cannabis use among young adults in the US is evolving. With new laws and more places to buy it, researchers wanted to see how different people spend money on cannabis and what they think about the cost. They looked at various factors, like the types of products used and how much people spend. The s

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Jul 10 2025HEALTH

How News Shapes Our View of Doctors: A Closer Look

In China, news often shows doctors in a tough light. They're portrayed as overworked, underpaid, and even victims of violence. This paints a picture of doctors as vulnerable. But how does this affect how we see them? The way media shows doctors can send confusing messages. It's not always clear if

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Jul 10 2025HEALTH

Unlocking Patient Feedback: How Online Reviews Can Improve Healthcare

Online healthcare platforms are growing fast. Patients now share their experiences openly. These reviews can help judge the quality of medical services. But, we need a better way to understand them. Most reviews focus on personal experiences. They talk about doctors, hospitals, and treatments. But,

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Jul 10 2025HEALTH

How Health Workers Are Learning to Use Tech for Better Care

Health workers are now using digital tools more than ever. These tools help them check on patients, give advice, and keep track of them from a distance. But not everyone knows how to use them well. Training programs are trying to fix this. They teach health workers how to use video and text meeting

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Jul 10 2025HEALTH

Helping Parents of Kids with Type 1 Diabetes Feel Better

Parents taking care of kids with type 1 diabetes (T1D) have a tough job. It's not just about managing the child's health; it takes a toll on the parents' mental health too. A program called the Adhera Caring Digital Program (ACDP) is trying to make things easier for these parents. It's a digital pro

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Jul 10 2025HEALTH

Unraveling the Secrets of Aging and Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a disease that often strikes older adults. Scientists have been studying how our bodies age at a cellular level, using something called DNA methylation (DNAm) to measure this. This process can show how old our cells really are, not just how old we are in years. Interestin

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Jul 09 2025HEALTH

Gaza's Hospitals Struggle as Fuel Runs Out

In Gaza, hospitals are facing a severe fuel shortage, which is putting patients' lives at risk. Doctors are forced to share incubators among multiple babies, and some hospitals are shutting down vital services like kidney dialysis. The UN has warned that the situation is critical, with very little f

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