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Jun 28 2025HEALTH

Smarter Ways to Manage Diabetes and Save Money

Diabetes is becoming more common. It's important to find new ways to help people manage it. This study looks at a special program. It uses mobile health tools and a team of health workers. The goal is to see if this program can help people with diabetes. It also checks if it can save money for the h

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Jun 28 2025HEALTH

Finding the Best HIV Treatment Switch in Africa

In parts of Africa, many people with HIV are on a treatment plan that includes dolutegravir. But what happens when this treatment isn't working well enough? Some patients still have a high viral load, even after getting extra help to stick to their treatment. This is a big problem because it means t

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Jun 28 2025HEALTH

HPV in Shenzhen: What's Stopping Women from Getting Vaccinated?

In Shenzhen, China, a recent study shed light on the state of HPV infections and vaccinations among women aged 30 to 64. The findings revealed that about 14. 2% of the women in this age group were infected with HPV, with HPV52 being the most common strain. This study also highlighted some surprising

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Jun 28 2025HEALTH

How Dutch Caregivers Help Parkinson's Patients Move Better

In the Netherlands, many caregivers in long-term care homes know about and use tricks to help Parkinson's patients move around better. A recent survey asked 130 healthcare workers about these tricks, often called compensation strategies. These strategies help patients with walking and getting aroun

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Jun 28 2025HEALTH

How Injuries Shape Military Careers: A Closer Look

Military service members often face unique challenges. They are more likely to get hurt or develop serious health issues because of their jobs. These injuries can be physical or mental. Both types can greatly affect their careers. The Army created a program in 2007 to help injured soldiers. It's ca

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Jun 28 2025ENVIRONMENT

Sumter's River: A Hidden Danger Lurks Beneath the Surface

In a recent study, the Pocotaligo River in Sumter, South Carolina, was found to have the highest levels of PFAS contamination among 22 waterways tested across the United States. PFAS, known as "forever chemicals, " are synthetic substances that persist in the environment and the human body, posing s

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Jun 28 2025ENVIRONMENT

Mexico's Meat Tax: A Step Towards Healthier Eating?

Mexico is facing a big problem with how much red and processed meat people eat. Experts say this isn't good for health or the environment. So, they're thinking about taxing meat to get people to eat less of it. First, let's talk about why this is important. Eating too much red and processed meat ca

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Jun 28 2025HEALTH

Fitness Habits: The Secret Weapon for ROTC Cadets

The U. S. Army is serious about keeping its soldiers fit. They've introduced the Holistic Health and Fitness system and the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) to assess soldiers' overall health. But what about the habits that contribute to this fitness? Things like eating right, sleeping well, and stay

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Jun 28 2025HEALTH

Helping the Homeless: A New Approach to Healthcare

Life on the streets is tough, and staying healthy is an uphill battle for many. People without homes face a lot of health problems. A new program called PHOENIx is trying to change that. It connects pharmacists with groups that help the homeless. The idea is simple. Pharmacists who can prescribe me

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Jun 28 2025HEALTH

How Chinese Hospitals are Embracing AI

In China, hospitals are quickly adopting new technologies. Generative AI is one of them. But how do the people in charge feel about it? That's what a recent study tried to find out. The study looked at senior leaders in hospitals. These leaders play a big role in deciding whether to use AI. But bef

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