HEALTH

Feb 05 2025HEALTH

Boosting Pregnancy Weight Gain with Meds

Pregnancy can be tough, and not gaining enough weight can cause problems for both mom and baby. In Malawi, from 2003 to 2006, researchers wanted to see if giving pregnant women certain medicines could help them gain more weight and reduce anemia. The study focused on women who were in their second

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Feb 05 2025HEALTH

Nurses and the Digital Dilemma

Nurses are on the front lines of healthcare, and today, that includes the digital world. They're seen as trustworthy sources of health info. Sharing stuff online can be a minefield. People might act on wrong information. This can cause problems. We live in a world where technolog

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Feb 04 2025HEALTH

Websites Vanish: Your Health Info Could Vanish Under Trump

Imagine going on the internet to find health info and finding nothing. That's what a lot of people experienced over a few days. The CDC, which is part of the U. S. government, took down many of its websites. These website held important guides for preventing and treating HIV, STD and contraception.

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Feb 04 2025HEALTH

Unveiling Long-Haul Effects of COVID-19

After COVID-19 patients recover, individuals can experience lasting conditions such as an intolerance to physical exertion for months, or even longer. Since COVID-19 first presented, research efforts to investigate these long-term implications have been of utmost priority. Adults who recovered fro

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Feb 04 2025HEALTH

Does Weather Affect How Active Older People Are?

Ever wondered if the weather outside affects how much older folks move around? Well, it seems it does. Let's dive into this. Did you know? A lot of older adults aren't hitting their physical activity goals. Why? There are multiple factors at play. But one big factor is the weather. Temp

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Feb 04 2025HEALTH

Breast Cancer Diagnoses: How Digital Pathology Is Changing the Game

Breast cancer is becoming more common in Chile. Doctors need to use more than just basic tests to diagnose it accurately. They look at tissue samples, check for specific markers. This is where digital pathology comes in. It's a fancy term for using computers to help with diagnoses. But how does this

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Feb 04 2025HEALTH

Mixed Messages: The Eventful Visit of RFK Jr. to Samoa

Let's start with why the trip to Samoa was organized in the first place. In 2019, Samoa found itself in the grips of a measles outbreak that took 83 lives, a significant toll for a country with a population of only 200, 000. Now, picture this: Anti-vaccine influencers from nearby New Zealand organiz

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Feb 04 2025HEALTH

Teens' Mental Health Data: Who\'s Keeping it Safe?

Lately, it's come to light that a company been paid millions by New York City for providing free online therapy for teenagers, Talkspace, has been sharing data about who visits their site with big social media platforms. This includes TikTok, Meta, Snap, and others. These companies are currently bei

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Feb 04 2025HEALTH

Why Your Meds Might Not Be Working: The Surprising Role of Your Environment

Your environment isn't just about where you live. It's also about the air you breathe, the food you eat, and the people you interact with. These factors play a huge role in shaping who you are and how well your medications work. Your genes might determine your physical traits, but your environment

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Feb 04 2025HEALTH

Mental Health: How Childhood Experiences Shape Adolescent Well-being

Picture this: We all know that childhood isn’t always sunshine and rainbows. Why do some teens grow up strong, while others face challenges? The Dual-Factor Model (DFM) of mental health has been gaining traction. It looks at both our highs ( like feeling good about life) and lows (like feeling bumm

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