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Apr 17 2025HEALTH

The Path from Precancerous to Cancerous in the Mouth

The mouth is home to many types of cells. Some of these cells can change and become precancerous. This means they are not yet cancerous but have the potential to become so. Many factors can influence whether these precancerous cells will turn into cancer. Understanding these factors i

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Apr 17 2025HEALTH

Hospitals Are Harmful to Healthcare Workers

Healthcare workers face a big problem in big hospitals. These places have lots of specialized workers. The issue is workplace violence. It can hurt workers' ability to do their jobs well. The violence can be physical or verbal. It can come from patients, visitors, or even other workers. This vi

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Apr 17 2025HEALTH

Genomic Testing: The New Hope for Cancer Patients

Cancer is a complex disease. It can be hard to treat. But, there is a new tool in the fight against cancer. It is called broad genomic profiling. This tool looks at the genes of cancer cells. It helps doctors understand the cancer better. Genomic profiling is not new. But, it is becoming more commo

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Apr 17 2025HEALTH

Ukraine's Digital Health Revolution: Helping HIV Patients in Wartime

The war in Ukraine, which started in February 2022, has had a massive impact on the country's health system. Thousands of people living with HIV were cut off from the care they need. This is where digital health steps in. It has the power to reconnect these patients with healthcare services, even in

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Apr 17 2025HEALTH

AI's Role in Tackling Long-Term Health Issues

Chronic diseases are a huge problem worldwide. They cause most deaths globally. This is a big deal. Many people are looking for ways to manage these diseases better. One possible solution is large language models, or LLMs. These are advanced AI systems. They could change how we handle chronic diseas

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Apr 16 2025CRIME

A Man's Threats and Mental Health Struggles Lead to Arrest

A 26-year-old man was taken into custody outside the UnitedHealthcare offices. He had a history of mental health problems and had threatened to open fire at corporate buildings. This was not his first run-in with the law. He already had a felony conviction for making threats. Because of this, he wa

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Apr 16 2025HEALTH

Health Tech: The Global Health Check-Up

Many countries are using health technology assessment (HTA) to guide their healthcare choices. It is a method that helps nations decide which health services to provide and purchase. It relies on evidence to make informed decisions. The World Health Organization (WHO) conducted a survey to understan

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Apr 16 2025ENVIRONMENT

Climate Change and Healthcare: Are We Ready?

The UK is facing a tough challenge. Unpredictable weather events like floods, heatwaves, and storms are becoming more frequent. These events are not just inconvenient. They are affecting people's physical and mental health. They are also hurting livelihoods. This is all because of the climate crisis

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Apr 16 2025HEALTH

Midwives and Feminism: A New Look at Maternity Care

Midwives and maternity care are often seen as separate from feminist ideas. This is a mistake. Feminism can help us understand how society, money, and politics affect women's health. It's not just about individual experiences. It's about the bigger picture. Feminist ideas can help midwives see the

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Apr 16 2025HEALTH

How Digital Tools Are Shaking Up Blood Pressure Care

Managing high blood pressure is a big deal in healthcare. The way we handle it has been changing a lot lately. One of the biggest changes is the use of digital tools for medical care, known as telehealth. This approach has shown some real potential in helping people keep their blood pressure in c

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