HEALTH

Feb 09 2025HEALTH

The ERAS game plan

In 2019, the high stakes world of esophageal surgery in Belgium took a bold step toward consistency. The importance of this type of surgery was clear to everyone in the field which dealt with the management and successful carrying out of the operation. What changed when these centers of surgical exc

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

Unlocking Brain Power: The Role of Exercise for Cognitive Health

Did you know that not moving around enough can be a serious problem for your health and thinking skills? This is especially true for people with cognitive impairment, which is a fancy term for issues with thinking, remembering, and understanding. In Australia, there's a big question mark over how e

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

Unraveling the CDKN2A Mutation Mystery

So, what's the deal with CDKN2A mutation? Imagine this: a patient, with a family history of melanoma, decides to get tested for this specific gene mutation. The results come back positive. Now, what does this mean for the patient and their family? First off, let's talk about the gene CDKN2A

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

What's on Your Plate? The Real Deal About Cultural Food Choices

How do you pick what's for lunch? It's not just about what's tasty. It's a mix of many things. People's choices depend a lot on what they like, when they eat, and who they eat with. But, there's more to it. Sometimes, it's what's cheap or what others expect. Think about where you eat too - at home

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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

Understanding Preeclampsia: Risks and Outcomes in China

Preeclampsia, short for PE, is a major concern during childbirth. Though it affects mothers and babies, information lacks on the reasons why PE’s happen. A study took a close look. Researchers in China wanted to check the numbers, and the risks that go along with PE. Adverse situations put

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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

The Surprising Secret Weapon for Gums

Periodontal disease is a big deal. Your gums can get really inflamed and infected, making you cringe just from thinking about brushing your teeth. Traditional methods for clearing out bacteria try to clean out the pockets of your gums by scraping at the roots of your teeth. This is a cool term for

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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

Boost Your Strength Against Muscle Shrink

Imagine being stuck in bed for weeks. That might sound very easy. But think what happens to the muscles in the large muscles in the legs within a few days. This is what doctors call "disuse atrophy. " Your leg muscles get smaller and weaker. So what can be done to stop that? Scientists loo

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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

Flu Fever Hits the U. S. : What You Need to Know

Let us dive into the current situation. The cold winter months have brought along a notably bad influenza season in the U. S over the last 15 years. A significant measure of flu activity is the percentage of doctor's visits driven by flu-like symptoms. Currently, the numbe

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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

Mind Over Meal Eating Disorders and Early Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia and disordered eating habits are closely linked and this is not breaking news. People with schizophrenia are way more likely to struggle with obesity and eating disorders than the average person. It is believed that the risk of obesity is two to five times higher, and the risk of diso

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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

Bird Flu Halts Live Markets in New York

New York state has made a bold move to protect its residents from bird flu. The state temporarily halted live bird markets in several counties after detecting seven cases of bird flu in poultry. This decision came after routine inspections revealed the virus in markets across Queens, Brookl

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