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Apr 24 2025HEALTH

Job Hurdles for People with Mental Health Issues in Chennai

In the bustling city of Chennai, a significant number of people with mental health conditions face a tough job market. This issue is often overlooked, but it's crucial to understand the employment challenges they encounter. A recent study shed light on this topic, revealing some startling facts. Th

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Apr 24 2025HEALTH

Delaying Dementia: The Vaccine Connection

A recent study in Australia has shed light on an intriguing possibility. It suggests that the herpes zoster (HZ) vaccination might help in preventing or delaying dementia. This finding builds on earlier research conducted in Wales, which also hinted at a similar outcome. The Australian study aimed t

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Apr 24 2025HEALTH

Mosquitoes and the Viruses They Spread: A Long History

Aedes aegypti is a well-known mosquito that plays a big role in spreading several serious viruses. These include dengue, Zika, chikungunya, and yellow fever. Research on this mosquito has been going on for a long time. However, there is a surprising lack of detailed studies that look at the bigger p

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Apr 24 2025HEALTH

Guns in School Shootings: A Closer Look at the Culture Behind the Violence

In the United States, guns are the top killer of young people. The role of gun culture in school shootings is often debated, but few studies have dug deep into the connection. A recent investigation looked at how school shooters interact with firearms before their actions. It explored whether these

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Apr 24 2025HEALTH

Sleeping Better: A Modern Fix for Insomnia

Sleep is crucial for well-being. It is a big deal. Yet, many people struggle with insomnia. This is a common sleep issue. It affects mental health and overall quality of life. Traditional treatments for insomnia include medication or cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I). These met

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Apr 24 2025HEALTH

Empowering Local Health Champions: The Key to Better Care

The World Health Organization has raised an alarm. By 2030, there could be a shortage of 14 million health workers. This gap will hit the Global South the hardest. But there is a solution. Community health workers (CHWs) could step in to fill the void left by professional health care workers. Recent

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Apr 24 2025HEALTH

Medical and Law: A Powerful Team for Fair Health

Many folks might not know that doctors and lawyers can team up to fight health unfairness. This teamwork is called a medical-legal partnership. It's a smart way to tackle health issues that affect people who are already struggling. Doctors and lawyers bring different skills to the table. Doctors bui

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Apr 24 2025HEALTH

How Accurate Are Fitness Trackers For Heart Health?

Heart problems are the top killer in the US, especially for folks aged 40-60 with certain health issues. Staying active is a big help in keeping hearts healthy. But how do we know if people are really moving more, or just trying to impress their fitness trackers? The problem is that people might ch

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Apr 24 2025HEALTH

Sleep's Role in Pregnancy Success

Sleep is a big deal for everyone. It is even more important for women who have had pregnancy issues in the past. Sleep patterns before getting pregnant can have a big impact on the outcome of a pregnancy. This is especially true for women who have experienced pregnancy loss before. So, what do w

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Apr 24 2025HEALTH

AI's Role in ICU: Helping Doctors Make Better Calls

In the fast-paced world of intensive care units (ICUs), doctors are constantly making life-or-death decisions. They have to keep an eye on many things at once. This is where artificial intelligence (AI) might come in handy. AI could help doctors make better calls by giving them useful insights from

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