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Oct 17 2025HEALTH

When Beliefs Meet Medicine: How Doctors See Parents' Faith in the ICU

Doctors and nurses in children's intensive care units often see parents bringing their faith into the hospital. This isn't just about personal beliefs; it can shape how doctors and parents work together. A recent study wanted to understand how this plays out in a hospital with a mix of different bac

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Oct 17 2025HEALTH

Why Young Adults Are Turning to Cannabis for Sleep and Why It's a Problem

Many young adults are choosing cannabis and alcohol to help them sleep, but this might not be the best idea. A recent study shows that a lot of people aged 19 to 30 are using these substances to catch some zzz's. The numbers are quite surprising: 18% of young adults use cannabis for sleep, while onl

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Oct 17 2025HEALTH

Life During Lockdown: How People with Disabilities Faced the Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic hit everyone hard, but it was especially tough for people with disabilities and their carers. They wanted research done to help others in similar situations in the future. Sadly, this group often gets overlooked in policy planning, even though they are at higher risk. Research

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Oct 17 2025HEALTH

The Digital Divide in Health Information: A Global Issue

People around the world are not equally affected by false health information. This is because of differences in technology, language, and how information is managed online. Some countries have better systems to handle this problem. Others struggle more. This creates what experts call an "infodemic e

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Oct 17 2025HEALTH

Idaho's Health Insurance Crisis: Who's Really Affected?

Idaho is facing a serious issue with health insurance costs. Many people will soon see their premiums go up a lot. Some say this is because the government is giving too much help to people who don't need it. But that's not the whole story. The truth is, the changes will hit lower-income families th

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Oct 17 2025HEALTH

Tuberculosis Treatment in Switzerland: A New Approach

Tuberculosis is still a big problem in Switzerland. Getting people to stick to their treatment is tough. A new idea called Video-Observed Therapy (VOT) might help. It's different from the usual Directly Observed Therapy (DOT). VOT uses video calls to check if patients take their medicine. This way,

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Oct 17 2025HEALTH

Why Do Some People Believe Harmful Myths About Sexual Aggression?

People's beliefs about sexual aggression can be shaped by many things. For a long time, researchers have been trying to figure out why some people accept myths about sexual aggression. But there's still a lot we don't know. One big question is how these beliefs connect to other thoughts and actions.

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Oct 17 2025HEALTH

Choosing to Step Away: Why Some People Cut Back on Mental Health Meds

Some folks with serious mental health struggles use meds to manage their conditions. But for a few, these drugs can feel like a roadblock. They might hold them back from feeling truly alive or engaged in life. So, some decide to cut back or stop taking them altogether. This piece dives into why peo

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Oct 17 2025HEALTH

Young South Asians in Australia: What's on Their Plates?

Young South Asians living in Australia have unique eating habits. These habits are shaped by many things. Their culture, the new environment, and personal choices all play a role. Let's explore what influences their food choices. First, culture is a big factor. Many young South Asians hold onto tra

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Oct 17 2025HEALTH

How Well Do Simple Liver Tests Work Across the Globe?

MASLD, or metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, is a common health issue worldwide. It's a condition where fat builds up in the liver due to metabolic problems. Recently, a study called G-MASLD looked at how well simple, non-invasive tests (NITs) work for people with MASLD from d

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