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Jan 25 2025HEALTH

Checking Hearts: How Oncologists and Patients Feel About a Tool for Cardiovascular Health

Cancer survivors often face a higher risk of heart problems. To help, there's a new tool called the Automated Heart-Health Assessment (AH-HA). It's based on the American Heart Association's guidelines and helps doctors talk to their patients about heart health during cancer check-ups. Before using i

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Jan 24 2025HEALTH

Safe Shots: Mixing Vaccines for Infants

Imagine this: scientists wanted to know if mixing three different shots at once was safe for tiny tots. In a study done from June to October 2023, 600 babies aged 3 months were split into three groups. One got no shots (yikes! ), another got one shot each month, and the last group got all three shot

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Jan 24 2025HEALTH

Checking Out a Fancy Monitor for Stroke Patients' Workouts

You know how important it is for stroke patients to stay active, right? So, researchers decided to test out the Active Style Pro HJA-750C (ASP). This gadget is supposed to measure how much energy patients burn while walking and doing reaching tasks. They used something called a respiratory gas analy

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Jan 24 2025HEALTH

Digging into Naswār: Why People Start and Keep Going

Have you ever wondered what makes people chew or keep naswār, a type of tobacco, in their mouths? A recent study explored this fascinating habit, aiming to understand its root causes. It turns out, there are several reasons behind this choice. One significant factor is social influence. Many people

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Jan 24 2025HEALTH

That Time a Spinal Injury Showed Up Late: A Motorcycle Crash Story

Imagine suffering a serious spinal injury in a motorcycle accident, but not realizing it until two whole years later. This is exactly what happened to a person in a unique medical case. Let's dive into their story and find out why the diagnosis came so late. This person had a bad fall from their mo

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Jan 24 2025HEALTH

Oral Health Crisis: A Closer Look

Imagine this: you're in a small town where the dentist is a rare sight. People are suffering from toothaches, but there's hardly anyone to help. This isn't a far-off tale; it's a reality for many communities around the world. The lack of access to dentistry is a growing problem that affects millions

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Jan 24 2025TECHNOLOGY

Chromebooks Get a Facelift: Controlling Your Computer with Just Your Face

Imagine using your face to control your Chromebook. Google is making this a reality with Face control, an AI-powered feature that lets users navigate their device using facial gestures and expressions. This tool, initially revealed in December, is now rolling out to more users. Face control allows p

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Jan 24 2025SCIENCE

Beating Biologic Resistance: A New Nanovaccine Approach

Imagine you're taking medicine that your body refuses to accept because it mistakenly thinks it's an invader. This is a big problem in biologic therapies, where medicines like enzymes and gene therapies can trigger unwanted immune responses, making them less effective. Scientists are tackling this i

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Jan 23 2025POLITICS

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to Keep Ties with Law Firm Suing Pharma Giant

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , a known vaccine skeptic nominated by President Donald Trump for Health and Human Services secretary, plans to keep his financial interests in certain lawsuits brought by the law firm Wisner Baum. This firm specializes in suing pharmaceutical companies for drug injuries. Ethic

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

How Impatience Affects Vaccine Booster Decisions

Ever wondered why some people are eager to get vaccine boosters while others aren't? A recent study across several nations found a surprising link. The study, conducted between June and August 2021, looked at people's tendency to prefer immediate smaller rewards over larger future ones, a trait know

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