HEALTH

Jun 25 2025HEALTH

When Your Heart Meds Steal Your Sleep

Heart problems and high blood pressure are serious matters. Doctors often prescribe beta-blockers to manage these conditions. These medications work by slowing down the heart rate and lowering blood pressure. However, there's a catch: they might also be disrupting your sleep. A recent study examine

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Jun 25 2025HEALTH

Finding the Right Rhythm: How AI Can Improve Heart Health Checks

Heart problems, where the heartbeat goes haywire, are tricky to spot in everyday life. Doctors have been using smart tech to help, but they're still figuring out how much heart data is needed to make a good call. A new study dives into this, using AI to see how well it can tell if someone's heart is

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Jun 25 2025HEALTH

How Swedish Mental Health Workers View Self-Harm

Swedish mental health workers play a big role in how people who hurt themselves get help. Their views can make or break the care these individuals receive. Past research has shown that training can change these views, but the effects of gender and work experience are not clear. Most studies use surv

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Jun 25 2025HEALTH

A Difficult Journey: Afghan Refugee Mothers in Pakistan

Afghan refugee women in Pakistan face big hurdles when trying to get healthcare during pregnancy and childbirth. This is especially true in Balochistan, a province that struggles with poverty and weak healthcare systems. The COVID-19 pandemic made things even harder for these women. Balochistan is

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Jun 25 2025HEALTH

Pregnancy: The Hidden Impact of Pre-Baby Habits

Pregnancy is a transformative journey, and the habits women adopt before and during this time play a significant role in their health and their baby's well-being. However, there's a gap in understanding how women's eating patterns and physical activity levels evolve from the preconception phase to l

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Jun 25 2025HEALTH

Combating Superbugs: A Team Effort for Health

In May 2024, Montreal hosted a significant gathering of experts and stakeholders. The event focused on tackling antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This is a growing threat to health worldwide. The conference highlighted the One Health (OH) approach. This approach connects the health of humans, animals,

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Jun 25 2025HEALTH

Pharmacies Step Up: Sore Throat Tests Save Time and Money

In England, pharmacists are taking on a bigger role in healthcare. They are now using quick tests to check for Strep A in people with sore throats. This is a big deal because many people go to their doctors for sore throats and often get antibiotics they don't need. Strep A is a common bacterial ca

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Jun 25 2025HEALTH

Meningitis in Kids: A Global Health Challenge

Meningitis is a big problem for children around the world. It can be very serious and even deadly. It can also cause long-term health issues. A recent study looked at how big this problem is and how it has changed over time. The study found that meningitis is still a major concern. It affects many

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Jun 25 2025HEALTH

Rwanda's Young and Uninformed: The Struggle for Health Access

In Rwanda, there's a big problem. Many young people can't read or write. This makes it hard for them to get the health help they need. There are special places called Youth Friendly Health Services (YFHS). They are supposed to help young people with their health questions. But not many people have s

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Jun 25 2025HEALTH

Helping Expecting Moms Overcome Abuse: A New Approach

Pregnancy is supposed to be a joyful time, but for some women, it's a period filled with fear and violence. Domestic violence during pregnancy can seriously harm a woman's mental health and her family's well-being. To tackle this issue, a new approach called the Behavioral Intervention Package (BIP)

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