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Feb 07 2025HEALTH

Caring For Minds Under Pressure

Brains are super important, and wear and tear from injuries and stress can impact them a long time. These are not just problems for brain experts. ICU caregivers and anesthesiologists have to pay attention and act; People who work in these areas don’t only face the possibility of medical errors.

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Feb 07 2025HEALTH

A Global Look at Brain Tumor Patients' Challenges

Brain tumor patients and their loved ones deal with a lot of hurdles around the world. These issues range from access to treatment to emotional support, and they can make life harder for those affected. Imagine facing a serious health issue and not having the right care or support. This is a reality

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Feb 07 2025HEALTH

What Doctors Think About Treating Kids with Hepatitis C

You know what? There's a lot health care workers are not so sure about when it comes to treating young people with hepatitis C. We're talking about kids and teens living with this long-term illness. But wait, why's this important? The World Health Organization (WHO) is trying to update guid

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Feb 07 2025HEALTH

Battling Malaria: How Insecticide Treated Nets Are Working in Ghana

What if you could help save lives by understanding simple health tools used in communities? In the North Tongu District of Ghana, insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) are being used to fight malaria, a big problem for kids under five. Let's dive in to see how well these nets are being used by the careg

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Feb 07 2025HEALTH

Women in Ghana Find Strength After Radiation Therapy

Breast cancer is a big problem for women in many parts of Africa. While many studies have looked at how women cope after chemotherapy or surgery, not many have focused on what happens after radiation therapy. So, researchers in Kumasi, Ghana, decided to dig deeper into this. They talked to 17 women

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Feb 07 2025HEALTH

The Pill Talk: rural Indian Women know more than you think

Let's dive into a topic that often stays hush-hush: birth control pills among married rural Indian women. You might expect a lack of knowledge, but hold onto your hats! It turns out, these women are more informed than many would guess. A closer look was taken at women living in the rural areas of Ma

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Feb 07 2025RELIGION

Faith and Feelings: How Religion Shapes Our Emotions

People have long wondered how religion and spirituality influence how we handle our emotions. To truly understand this there is a need to dig deep. Recent research has looked at how religion and spirituality might shape our emotional responses. Fifteen studies from many databases were chose

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Feb 07 2025HEALTH

Why Do Health Workers Pick Up PPE?

Why don't healthcare workers always use protective gear during epidemics? Is it about attitude, skills, or something else? Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in Iran tried to find out. This wasn't just a regular study. It was all about how to better understand and predict the behavior of healthca

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Feb 07 2025HEALTH

Screens in Bed: How Phones Are Messing With Teens' Sleep

Phones have become a daily necessity, offering instant access to information and entertainment. From social media to games, the distractions are endless. However, this convenience has a dark side, especially for teens. The blue light emitted by smartphones can disrupt sleep patterns, affecting the c

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Feb 07 2025HEALTH

Seeing Beyond the Script: How Media Shapes Our View of Autism

Autism is a big part of today's media landscape. It's everywhere—in movies, TV shows, news, and social media. This isn't always a bad thing, as it can help educate people. However, the way media often portrays autism can be a double-edged sword. The problem is that media often falls back on tired o

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