HEALTH

Oct 01 2025HEALTH

Fighting Childhood Cancer: How AI is Changing the Game

Childhood cancer is a serious issue. It's the main reason kids in the U. S. suffer from long-term illnesses leading to death. Over the past few decades, cases have increased significantly. But there's a new hope on the horizon. The U. S. government is taking action. They're using artificial intelli

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Oct 01 2025HEALTH

Alaska's COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout: What's the Hold-Up?

Alaska is still seeing COVID-19 cases, but some folks might have to wait a bit to get their shots. The state's health team is still pushing for people to get vaccinated, but they've tweaked their advice to match what the big shots at the CDC are saying. They're now suggesting that everyone aged 6 mo

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Oct 01 2025HEALTH

Zambia's Hidden Fight: How People and Wildlife Share the Risk of Anthrax

In Zambia, anthrax is a big problem that affects both people and animals. It's a disease that can spread from animals to humans, and it's especially risky in places where wildlife, livestock, and people live close together. Three areas in Zambia—Simalaha Conservancy, Blue Lagoon, and Lochinvar Natio

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Sep 30 2025HEALTH

How News Reports on Suicide Miss the Mark

News stories about suicide can sometimes make things worse. They might even encourage copycat behavior, especially when famous people are involved. A recent study dug into Irish news reports to see how often they break the rules for responsible reporting. The study looked at almost 3, 000 articles

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Sep 30 2025HEALTH

Stars Who Fought Sepsis: A Closer Look

Sepsis is a serious condition where the body overreacts to an infection, causing organs to malfunction. It's a life-threatening situation that can happen to anyone, even celebrities. Let's take a closer look at some stars who have battled this condition. In August 2025, Erin Bates, known for her ro

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Sep 30 2025HEALTH

Real-World Insights: How New Schizophrenia Drugs Are Changing Lives

Schizophrenia is a serious mental health condition that affects millions worldwide. It's not easy to manage, but new treatments are giving hope. One study, called OASIS, looked at how well long-acting injectable (LAI) antipsychotic drugs work in real life. These aren't just any drugs; they're a spec

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Sep 30 2025HEALTH

Understanding the Long-Term Impacts of Neuroblastoma Treatments

High-risk neuroblastoma is a serious cancer in kids. More children are surviving this disease thanks to new treatments. However, the long-term effects of these treatments are not well understood. A recent study aimed to change that. It looked at the risks linked to these modern therapies. The study

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Sep 29 2025HEALTH

A Little Girl's Journey to Clear Sounds

A five-year-old girl named Eliza has a rare condition called microtia. This means her outer ears and ear canals did not develop properly. For most of her life, she could only hear muffled sounds, like being underwater with headphones on. But now, thanks to a special surgery, she can hear clearly for

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Sep 29 2025HEALTH

Crunchy Carrots: A Week of Munching and Lessons Learned

Carrots are often hailed as a superfood, but what really happens when you eat them every day for a week? A dietitian decided to find out. The goal was simple: eat a serving of carrots daily and see how the body responds. First things first, no, eating carrots every day for a week won’t turn your sk

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Sep 29 2025HEALTH

How Healthy Relationships Can Save Lives

September is a month packed with awareness campaigns, from celebrating honey to preparing for emergencies. But one cause stands out: National Suicide Prevention Month. Suicide rates are alarmingly high, especially among young people. In Utah alone, nearly 700 lives were lost to suicide in 2023. It's

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