HEALTH

Sep 16 2025HEALTH

States Take Action Against Ultraprocessed Foods: A New Push for Healthier Diets

States are taking steps to limit ultraprocessed foods, driven by a new push from the Department of Health and Human Services under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. This movement, part of the “Make America Healthy Again” initiative, aims to address what Kennedy calls a childhood chronic disease crisis. The focu

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Sep 16 2025HEALTH

Vaccine Rates: How Safe Is Your Neighborhood?

Vaccination rates for kids are dropping in many parts of the United States. This is a big deal because it puts communities at risk. Experts say that to keep diseases from spreading, at least 95% of children should be vaccinated. But recent data shows that fewer than 4 in 10 counties meet this goal.

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Sep 16 2025HEALTH

Menopause Relief: Weighing Hormone Therapy's Pros and Cons

Menopause can be tough, with symptoms like hot flashes and sleepless nights making life difficult. Many women turn to hormone therapy for relief, but it's not always straightforward. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is looking into changing some of the warnings on these treatments, sparking a

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Sep 14 2025HEALTH

Smart Tech Takes Aim at Cancer with Peptides

Cancer is a tough opponent, and traditional treatments can be harsh on the body. But there's hope in the form of anticancer peptides (ACPs), which can target and destroy cancer cells while sparing healthy ones. The catch? Finding these peptides is a slow and tedious process. Enter ACP-EPC, a clever

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Sep 14 2025HEALTH

Kidney Transplants: The Size Debate

Kidney transplants are life-saving procedures. But is the size of the donor's kidney really that important? This question has been buzzing in the medical world for a while. It's not as simple as one might think. First, let's talk about nephrons. These are tiny filters inside kidneys. Bigger kidneys

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Sep 13 2025HEALTH

Fixing Broken Arms: Is There a Better Way?

Breaking an arm is no fun. But what's the best way to fix it? For a long time, doctors used to let the bone heal on its own or use a special brace. But this didn't always work well. Sometimes, the bone wouldn't heal properly. So, doctors started using surgery. But surgery has its own problems. Now,

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Sep 13 2025HEALTH

Keeping Teeth Healthy During Cancer Care: A Helpful Guide

Cancer treatments can be tough on the body, especially the mouth. It's crucial to take care of oral health before starting treatments like chemotherapy or CAR T-cell therapy. A new guide has been created to help doctors and dentists work together to manage this. This guide is for patients of all ag

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Sep 13 2025HEALTH

Eye Care in Malaysia: Why Some People Skip Cataract Surgery

In 2014, a big eye health study called the National Eye Survey II (NES II) was done in Malaysia. It used a method recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) to check how many people were blind or needed cataract surgery. The results showed big differences in eye care across the country. Some

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Sep 12 2025HEALTH

The British Journal of Haematology: Seven Decades of Progress

The British Journal of Haematology is now 70 years old. It's a big deal. This journal has been around for a long time. It's like a wise old teacher. It has seen a lot of changes. Especially in the field of malignant haematology. From 2018 to 2024, things have moved fast. First, let's talk about the

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Sep 12 2025HEALTH

Stars Who Fought Sepsis: Their Stories and Lessons

Sepsis is a serious condition where the body overreacts to an infection, causing organ damage. It's a life-threatening issue that many celebrities have faced. Erin Bates, a star from Bringing Up Bates, had a tough time after giving birth to her seventh child in August 2025. She developed a severe UT

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