HEALTH

Jul 23 2025HEALTH

Foot Fungus: What Do People in Jeddah Really Know?

Foot fungus, or tinea pedis, is a common issue. It thrives in warm, moist places, like sweaty feet or tight shoes. Keeping feet clean and dry can help stop it. But in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, not many people know much about it. There isn't much research on what people know or do to prevent it. This la

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Jul 23 2025HEALTH

Boosting Baby Health: How Tech Can Help Moms in Yogyakarta

In Yogyakarta, Indonesia, many babies are born weighing too little. This is a big problem. Health workers are trying to fix it. They talked to midwives, moms, and experts to find out how. They found three big things. First, health centers are doing what they can. They teach moms about healthy pregn

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Jul 22 2025HEALTH

Rabies on the Rise: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe

Rabies is making a comeback in Nassau County, and health officials are concerned. Since last July, there have been 25 confirmed cases of rabies, the highest number in nearly a decade. The last time the county saw numbers like this was before they declared terrestrial rabies eradicated in 2016. Most

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Jul 22 2025HEALTH

Bridging the Gap: How Technology is Bringing Paediatric Care to Rural Kids

In many rural areas, getting good paediatric care can be tough. Most expert doctors and big hospitals are in cities. This means kids in the countryside often have to travel far, wait a long time, and sometimes go through many check-ups just to see a specialist. To fix this, a clever idea called the

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Jul 22 2025HEALTH

Hunting Cancer with Smart Antibodies

Cancer is a sneaky foe, but scientists are fighting back with clever tools. One such tool is a special kind of antibody designed to target multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer. These antibodies are like smart missiles, programmed to seek out and attack cancer cells. Here's how they work: The an

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Jul 22 2025HEALTH

How Feelings and Relationships Shape OCD

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is more than just repeated behaviors. It's deeply tied to how people handle emotions and form relationships. Recent studies have shown that how well someone manages their feelings and their attachment style can give clues about how severe their OCD symptoms might

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Jul 22 2025HEALTH

Tai Chi and Mental Health: A Glimpse into its Effects on Psychosis

Researchers recently took a closer look at how Tai Chi affects people dealing with psychosis. They wanted to see if this mind-body practice could help with symptoms, thinking skills, and overall well-being. Tai Chi is known for helping with stress and anxiety, but its role in serious mental illnesse

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Jul 22 2025HEALTH

Simplifying the Hunt for Hidden Blues: A Smaller Tool to Spot Depression

In today's fast-paced world, spotting depression early is crucial. Long surveys can be a drag, so researchers are looking for quicker ways to do this. The PHQ-9, a popular 9-question survey, is often used to check for depressive symptoms. But what if there was a shorter version that still did the jo

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Jul 22 2025HEALTH

How to Boost HIV Prevention in Women's Health Care

Healthcare providers in women's health are aware of PrEP, a medicine that prevents HIV. But they are not using it much. This is a problem because PrEP can help women stay safe from HIV. A recent study wanted to find out why this is happening and how to make things better. The study talked to doctor

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Jul 22 2025HEALTH

Smart Money Moves for Healthier Communities

Public health is a big deal, and it's not just about doctors and hospitals. It's about how money is spent across different areas of public policy. To make sure everyone gets the care they need, governments must figure out how to use their budgets wisely. But this is tricky. It often involves experts

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