HEALTH

Aug 31 2025HEALTH

Helping Pregnant Women in Abusive Relationships

Pregnancy is a time of joy and anticipation, but for some women, it's also a time of fear and abuse. In Iran, a study looked at how teaching life skills can help pregnant women who are facing violence from their partners. The goal was to see if these skills could improve their relationships, self-es

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Aug 31 2025HEALTH

Breastfeeding's Hidden Power: A Heart Health Boost After Pregnancy

Pregnancy can be tough on a woman's body, and complications like preeclampsia or gestational diabetes can stick around, raising the risk of heart problems later in life. But here's a little-known fact: breastfeeding might help turn the tide on this risk. Women who've had complicated pregnancies are

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Aug 30 2025HEALTH

Covid Cases Rise: What's Happening in the US?

The US is seeing a rise in Covid-19 cases, especially in the South Central region. States like Arkansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Texas are reporting a 15% positivity rate. This might not show the full picture, though. Many people are using at-home tests or ignoring mild symptoms, so the

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Aug 30 2025HEALTH

COVID Numbers Rise, But Not Like Before

COVID-19 is making a comeback in the U. S. , but it's not as bad as before. As schools reopened and colder months approached, COVID cases and hospitalizations started to climb. However, they are still much lower than in previous years. For the week ending August 9, the COVID hospitalization rate wa

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Aug 30 2025HEALTH

CVS Changes COVID-19 Vaccine Rules: What You Need to Know

CVS has introduced a new rule for COVID-19 vaccines in 14 states, including New York. Now, you need a prescription to get the updated shot. This change comes as the federal health officials have stopped recommending the vaccine for everyone over 6 months old. The updated COVID-19 vaccines have been

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Aug 29 2025HEALTH

Painkillers and the Hidden Threat to Your Health

Everyday painkillers might be doing more harm than good. Ibuprofen and acetaminophen, found in Advil and Tylenol, are taken by millions to ease headaches and reduce fevers. But new research suggests these common drugs could be making bacteria stronger and harder to treat. Scientists in Australia fo

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Aug 29 2025HEALTH

U. S. Vaccine Policy Shifts: What You Need to Know

The U. S. recently updated its coronavirus vaccine guidelines. Now, only those at high risk or over 65 can get the shots. This change brings the U. S. more in line with other countries. But it's not all smooth sailing. The new rules have caused some confusion. People are unsure who exactly can get

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Aug 29 2025HEALTH

Speeding Up Health Tech in the NHS: A Bumpy Ride for Small Innovators

The UK dreams big when it comes to health tech, but turning those dreams into reality within the NHS is a slow and bumpy ride. Small companies and startups often hit a wall when trying to get their innovative medical gadgets and digital tools into hospitals. The NHS, being a massive organization, ha

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Aug 29 2025HEALTH

Can AI Make Doctors Forget Their Skills?

Doctors have been using AI tools to improve their work. These tools help them find diseases like cancer, make quicker diagnoses, and even predict health risks. But, there's a catch. New research shows that using AI too much might make doctors worse at their jobs. A study in the Lancet Gastroenterol

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Aug 29 2025HEALTH

Work Stress: Simple Tips to Keep Your Cool

Work stress is a big deal these days. A recent study shows that people talking about feeling burned out at work has gone up by 32% since last year. That's a lot! And it's not just in the U. S. The country ranks 59th in the world for work-life balance. That's not great. So, what can workers do to ha

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