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Apr 17 2025HEALTH

The Rise in Autism Diagnoses: What's Really Behind It?

The United States is seeing a surge in autism diagnoses among children. The latest figures show that 1 in 31 kids are now diagnosed with autism. This is a significant jump from just a couple of years ago. The health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , has taken notice and vowed to dig deep into th

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Apr 17 2025HEALTH

Overdoing It: When Exercise Harms Your Brain

The human body is built for movement, but pushing it too hard can backfire. Over the years, people have lived longer. This has made it super important to take care of our bodies. Exercise is a big part of that. However, too much of a good thing can be harmful. Excessive exercise can lead to muscle

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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

Raynaud's and the Power of Movement

Raynaud's phenomenon is a condition that affects many women. It's a vascular disorder that can make fingers and toes turn white or blue due to reduced blood flow. This condition can have a significant impact on a person's daily life and overall well-being. One of the key issues for women with Raynau

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Apr 17 2025HEALTH

The Real Challenges Survivors Face After Sexual Violence

Sexual violence is a serious issue. It hurts people's health, social life, and money matters. Even though there are services to help survivors, many do not use them. This review looks at tools used to find out why survivors do or do not use these services. It also checks if these tools cover all the

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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

Childhood Trauma and Genes: Unraveling PTSD Mysteries

Stress disorders after rape are quite common. The body's stress response system, known as the HPA axis, plays a big role in how people cope with trauma. A specific gene, FKBP5, helps regulate this system. A recent study looked into how childhood trauma and this gene might affect PTSD symptoms over t

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Apr 17 2025HEALTH

Who's in Charge of Combination Product Pricing?

The world of healthcare technology assessment (HTA) and pricing has seen some progress in figuring out how to value combination products. These are products made up of different parts that work together. However, the real challenge is not just about figuring out the value. It is about who should be

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Apr 17 2025HEALTH

The Money-Disease Connection: How Richer Nations Might Be Getting Sicker

The health of a country's population is closely tied to its economic status. This is not just about having access to better healthcare. It's about how wealth affects people's daily lives and choices. Over two decades, researchers looked at 27 European countries. They studied how money matters li

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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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