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Jun 28 2025HEALTH

Aging Parents' Heartache: The Silent Struggle of Losing an Only Child

In the United States, there's a group of people who are often overlooked when it comes to grief and loss. These are older parents who have lost their only child. It's a tough topic, and not many studies have looked into how these parents cope. A recent study tried to understand what it's like for these parents. They talked to 24 people who had gone through this kind...

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Feb 21 2025HEALTH

Kids and Sibling Loss: What We Can Learn

Losing a sibling is a tough experience for kids. It can leave them feeling alone and misunderstood. This is a big deal because it can affect their emotional and mental health in the long run. Health care providers know that helping kids cope with this loss is important, but they might not know the best ways to do it. To understand what kids go through when t...

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