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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

Elderly Skin Woes: Seborrheic Dermatitis on The Rise

Seborrheic Dermatitis is a skin condition that can cause significant problems, especially for older adults. As people get older it can be harder for your skin to heal. This condition has been around for a long time and scientists have been researching how common it is among older populations.

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

What's Holding Babies Back?

A baby’s growth inside the womb can be affected by many things. Not growing as they should can lead to serious issues like stillbirth or health problems at birth. This is called Fetal Growth Restriction (FGR). It’s a big deal in Nepal because many babies there don’t grow as expected. Many r

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Feb 09 2025TECHNOLOGY

Navigating the Digital Frontier: Stakeholder Insights on Electronic Appointment Systems

Imagine getting a phone call to make a doctor's appointment, and all you hear is option. Option one for your first name. Is if your name Rebecca. Option two for your family. What harms to tell these listeners about the latest digital way? Our personal digital assist scheduler software. Has it reall

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

Breathing Easy: How COPD Patients Can Take Control

Imagine living with a condition that makes it hard to breathe. That's the reality for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD. But here’s the thing: how well COPD patients manage their condition can make a big difference in how their lives are affected. COPD can be a tough opponen

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Tradition: Questioning Chhaupadi Practices in Nepal

Have you ever heard about a tradition where women and girls are sent away from their homes during their monthly periods? This is not a myth, but a reality in some parts of Nepal. This practice, known as Chhaupadi, is prevalent in the Western region of Nepal. Imagine being forced to live in

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

Breathe Easy: Can a Simple Breath Test Check Asthma?

Asthma treatment involves regular check-ups using various methods. One of these methods is a simple and non-invasive tool known as the Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO). This tool is administered through a device that measures the amount of nitric oxide in the breath. But can this breath test b

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Feb 09 2025SCIENCE

Unleashing the Power of Repair: Axon Growth in Injured Spinal Cord

RAGs can be a big deal when it comes to healing. They are special genes that push nerves to regrow. Now, scientists have found that injured neurons in the spinal cord could benefit from a bit of a push to activate these regeneration genes. The central nervous system often faces challenges when it co

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Feb 09 2025FINANCE

How Bitcoin is Changing Businesses and Industries

Bitcoin isn't just another player in the world of money and finance. Not by a long shot. It was invented as an alternative to traditional currencies. It's also a form of cryptocurrency. But why did it come about? In the past decade, this digital currency has shaken up many industries. Let's start wi

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

Stress on the Frontlines: How COVID-19 Changed the Game for Healthcare Workers

COVID-19 has been a major challenge for healthcare workers. Health professionals have been under a lot of stress. This isn't a new thing during pandemics but it has been different this time, because it has been happening for so long. Healthcare workers have been dealing with a lot of stress d

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Feb 09 2025POLITICS

Big Bucks Be Gone: Billionaire's Play for Consumer Watchdog

Imagine this: a billionaire with a big plan, a consumer agency that put cash back in people's pockets, and a political move that could put the squeeze on everyday Americans. This is what happened when a major figure in tech made a bold statement about the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB),

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