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Oct 23 2025HEALTH

Fixing Faces: How Adults Can Still Get Jaw Surgery

Most people think jaw surgery is only for teens. But guess what? It's not just for kids. Adults can get it too, even if they have fake teeth or implants. Sometimes, people wait too long to fix their jaw. They might pull teeth, get dentures, or even implants. But these don't fix the real problem. Th

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Oct 23 2025HEALTH

Boosting Balance: How Brain Stimulation and Training Help MS Patients

Multiple sclerosis (MS) can make it hard to keep your balance. A recent study looked at how brain stimulation and balance exercises can help. The study involved 57 people with MS. They were split into three groups. One group got brain stimulation on the cerebellum, another on the DLPFC, and the last

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Oct 23 2025HEALTH

Aiding Aging: Tech Tools for Doctors in Puerto Rico

In Puerto Rico, a significant number of older Latinos grapple with daily activities due to functional disabilities. The statistics are staggering, with nearly 28% of this population facing such challenges, a rate much higher than the national average. These disabilities often stem from chronic healt

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Oct 23 2025HEALTH

How PLANA Helps Babies Grow Better

PLANA is a new way to help babies with cleft lip and palate. It does not use a plate inside the mouth. This makes it different from other treatments. Doctors wanted to see if PLANA helps babies gain weight better. They looked at 19 babies who used PLANA. They also looked at 25 babies who used NAM.

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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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