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Jun 14 2025HEALTH

How Skin Issues Affect Teen Relationships

Teenagers face a lot of changes. One big challenge is dealing with skin problems. These issues can really mess with their love lives. This is especially true for girls or those with skin problems in private areas. Most studies look at adults. They often focus on one specific skin issue. Or they ask

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Jun 14 2025HEALTH

The Vaccine Controversy: HHS's Unclear Stance

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has been under fire for a document sent to Congress. This document was meant to back up Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 's decision to change U. S. policy on COVID-19 vaccines. The problem is, the document is full of shaky science and misleading info

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Jun 14 2025HEALTH

Chatbots: The Future of Health Education?

Chatbots are becoming a big deal in health education. They are like digital assistants that chat with users to teach them about health. But, there is not enough talk about what users and healthcare workers think about these chatbots. This is important because their opinions can help make chatbots be

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Jun 14 2025HEALTH

How College Students Use Online Tools for Mental Health

College students are facing a mental health crisis. More students are showing signs of anxiety and depression. Many are now turning to online resources for help. This includes teletherapy, mental health websites, forums, self-help programs, and online screening tools. The COVID-19 pandemic played a

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Jun 14 2025HEALTH

The Digital Divide in Mental Health Care

In the realm of mental health care, telemental health services have emerged as a powerful tool. They tackle significant hurdles in delivering mental health support. To fully harness their potential, it is crucial to encourage more patients to use these services. However, there is a notable gap in un

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Jun 14 2025HEALTH

Exercise: The Gene Game Changer for Heart Health

Heart disease is tricky. Genes play a big role in how the body deals with fats, blood pressure, and inflammation. These factors all affect the chances of getting cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, physical activity can make a difference. It can lower the risk of CVD, even for those who are genet

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Jun 14 2025HEALTH

How Japan is trying to improve the lives of new moms

Japan is making efforts to boost the birth rate. Policies to aid women during the postpartum and child-rearing stages have been enhanced. However, the exact kind of support these women need is still a mystery. This is because there hasn't been enough research on the new policies. Many women in Japa

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Jun 14 2025HEALTH

Stress, Health Views, and Weight Gain in Young Koreans

Stress is a big deal for many young adults. It can mess with how you feel and even affect your weight. In Korea, researchers have been looking into how stress might be linked to obesity in young adults. They are also exploring how a person's view of their own health might play a role in this connect

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Jun 14 2025HEALTH

How Two Countries Tackle Obesity and Heart Disease with Food Policies

Two countries in Europe are testing out different ways to fight obesity and heart disease. They are looking at how labeling calories on menus and taxing sugary drinks can make a difference. Belgium and Germany are the countries in question. They want to see if these policies can help people make hea

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Jun 14 2025HEALTH

When Doctors and Machines Team Up

There is a lot of hype around artificial intelligence. AI systems, especially large language models, are being used for big decisions. These decisions affect people and society. It is important to use AI safely and fairly. However, AI has problems. It can make things up, lack common sense, and

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