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Feb 06 2025HEALTH

Liver Disease Risk Passed Down by Drinking Parents

Thepast couple of decades have been a troubling timeline for liver diseases and cancer related to them. This has many scientists wondering what is going on , a common suspect is the lifestyle choices. Researchers are investigating if our parents drinking alcoholic beverages can increase the

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Feb 06 2025HEALTH

Medication Management at Home: Do Tele-Pharmacy's Visits Benefit Seniors?

Let's call it a raw fact, seniors are more likely to have more than one chronic condition requiring multiple medications. Combine this with over-the-counter meds and supplements and you get a recipe for potential disaster. Doctors looking at these cases come across Time failing to address the comple

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Feb 06 2025HEALTH

Cervical Cancer Detection: Western Cameroon's Tech Challenge

In Western Cameroon, the fight against cervical cancer is a tough one. Health professionals often rely on the visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA) method, which is easy to use but not always accurate. Why? Because it depends a lot on the individual healthcare provider's judgment, which can be qu

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Feb 06 2025HEALTH

What Makes Young People Stick to Online Peer Support?

Online peer support groups offer a safe space for youngsters. They can chat anonymously and connect with others facing similar situations. This setup is the same for young people who want an open platform to share their feelings. But keeping users active and engaged is a big challenge.

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Feb 06 2025HEALTH

Tweets and Truths: How Experts and Others Spoke About COVID-19

During the COVID-19 pandemic, experts and others used Twitter to share crucial information with the public. The pandemic was a time of uncertainty. Communication became crucial. Public health experts (PHEs) needed to share information and engage with people. At the same time, others also us

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Feb 06 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Heart Threat: Our Love for Seafood is Missing Something

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a major health concern. People around the world are affected. People should be aware of the role of food in these diseases. It can be a huge factor. The consequences of not enough omega-3 fatty acids from seafood are serious. The study found that

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Feb 06 2025HEALTH

The Battle to Boost Elderly Oral Health: Why Research and Reality Don't Always Mix

When scientists dive into improving elderly oral health, they often face a hurdle. They struggle to make a genuine difference. Even when they work alongside other important players, things still often fail to add up. Sometimes, these collaborations aren't fruitful and do not make an impact. This

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Feb 05 2025HEALTH

Helping Family Members Helping Kids

Think about the tough job family members have when their kids need extra support. Kids with trouble growing might need something called growth hormones to help them. They may physically grow properly. But these health struggles don't just affect kids. Parents and caregivers are often dealing with bi

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Feb 05 2025HEALTH

Unlocking Patient Voices in Health Care: Text Stories and Real Experiences

Imagine you walk into a hospital. You see doctors and nurses as they do their rounds. But they may miss something the patient knows. Or they may not understand the patient's point of view. There is a big gap between what patients think and how doctors see things. This happens because the health syst

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Feb 05 2025HEALTH

Transforming Diabetes Care With Real-Time Glucose Tracking

Imagine helping those who are most vulnerable to Type 2 Diabetes. People living in communities with limited healthcare resources, including those served by clinics like the Community-University Health Care Center (CUHCC) in Minneapolis. FQHCs are on the frontlines of healthcare delivery in rural and

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