DISEASE

Jun 23 2025HEALTH

Counting Mpox Lesions: Tech to the Rescue

Mpox is a viral infection that shares symptoms with smallpox. One crucial way to track how the disease is progressing is by counting the number of skin lesions that appear. This task is usually done by hand, which can be time-consuming and prone to mistakes. This is where technology steps in to offe

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Jun 22 2025SCIENCE

The Power of Wild Roots: Boosting Coptis chinensis with Nature's Microbes

The practice of growing the same plant species repeatedly in the same spot can cause problems. This is what happened with Coptis chinensis. In the wild, this plant is tough and rarely gets sick. But when it is grown in the same place over and over, it becomes weak and vulnerable to diseases. One w

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Jun 22 2025HEALTH

The Health Talk Gap in Cape Verde

Cape Verde, a small island nation, faces a big challenge. It is trying to meet a global health goal. This goal is about reducing the risk of long-term health problems. It also aims to improve the lives of those already dealing with these issues. One key way to achieve this is through health advi

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Jun 22 2025HEALTH

Salt's Surprising Impact on Liver Health

The habit of adding salt to food is more than just a taste preference. It is a significant indicator of daily sodium intake. This habit has been linked to various health issues and even early death. However, the connection between this habit and liver problems has not been thoroughly explored. Resea

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Jun 22 2025HEALTH

Kazakhstan's Kidney Stone Crisis: A Closer Look at Hospital Data

Kazakhstan has been grappling with a notable increase in urinary stone disease (USD). This condition, where stones form in the urinary system, has been a growing concern. Over the past eight years, from 2014 to 2021, hospital records have shown a significant number of cases. A total of 162, 538 hosp

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Jun 21 2025HEALTH

The 1926 Health Showdown: Sex, Disease, and Society's Gaze

The 1926 GeSoLei event in Düsseldorf was a massive health and wellness extravaganza. It was a time when people were eager to learn about health. The show tackled some serious topics, like sexually transmitted diseases. This was a big deal because these issues were often hushed up. The event aimed to

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Jun 20 2025HEALTH

Napping and Early Death: What's the Connection?

The idea that napping might be linked to an increased risk of early death has been explored in a recent study. This study tracked the sleep patterns of over 86, 000 healthy adults in their middle years. The results showed that those who frequently took naps, especially in the early afternoon, had a

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Jun 20 2025HEALTH

The Future of Clinical Trials: A Patient-First Approach

The way clinical trials are conducted is changing. More and more, the focus is on making them easier for patients to take part in. This shift is happening because of something called decentralized clinical trials or DCTs. These trials use modern technology to bring the clinical trial experience to t

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Jun 19 2025HEALTH

Scarred Lungs: The Silent Struggle of Interstitial Lung Disease

Interstitial lung disease is a tricky and long-lasting lung condition. It is not just one disease, but a group of lung diseases that share similar symptoms. The main issue is the thickening and scarring of lung tissue. This scarring makes it hard for the lungs to work properly. It causes damage to t

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Jun 19 2025HEALTH

Flea Frenzy: Unraveling Plague Risks in Tanzanian Homes

In the heart of Tanzania, the Mbulu district faces a persistent health challenge: the plague. This disease, often spread by fleas, has been a recurring issue, but understanding why it keeps coming back has been tricky. Researchers dove into the homes of this rural area to figure out what's going on

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