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Jan 28 2025LIFESTYLE

How To Set Healthy Boundaries In The New Year

As the new year begins, it's time to reassess your relationships and set boundaries that will protect your well-being. Remember, boundaries aren't just about others; sometimes, you need to set them for yourself too. Let's explore five types of boundaries you might consider this year. First, let's t

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Jan 28 2025ENVIRONMENT

Fatty Acids in Dolphins and Porpoises: A Warning Signal

In the busy waters of the northern South China Sea, scientists have been studying something unusual happening to dolphins and porpoises. They found high levels of something called organohalogen contaminants (OHCs) in these marine mammals. These OHCs can mess with the body's fatty acid (FAs) levels,

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Jan 28 2025HEALTH

Giving Money to Pregnant Women: A New Way to Fight Health Inequalities

Pregnancy comes with a lot of excitement, but also a lot of stress. For many, that stress is financial. Imagine if we could take away some of that stress by giving pregnant women money. That's the idea behind the Abundant Birth Project. It's a new approach to tackling health inequalities, especially

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Jan 28 2025HEALTH

Why Some Health Professionals Are Slow to Embrace Telemedicine

Telemedicine has transformed healthcare by allowing doctors and nurses to treat patients from afar, even after COVID-19 accelerated its use. However, not all healthcare workers are enthusiastic about it. There are concerns and policy hurdles that make some professionals hesitant. While many studies

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Jan 28 2025OPINION

Why Canada's Ways of War, Health, and Elections Make it Stand Out

Have you ever wondered what makes Canada different from the United States? Growing up, I spent time in both countries. I've seen how each one handles important issues like war, healthcare, and elections. Let's dive into these differences! First, think about how we approach wars. The U. S. has a his

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Jan 28 2025TECHNOLOGY

Apple's Next AirPods: Tiny Cameras for More Than Just Photos

Ever wondered what the future of AirPods might look like? Apple has some exciting plans in store. By 2026, we could see a new line of AirPods equipped with tiny cameras. But don't expect to snap pictures with these. Instead, the cameras might be used for advanced health features and gesture controls

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Jan 28 2025FINANCE

AI Waves Rock the Market, But Health Stocks Stay Strong

Monday was a wild day on Wall Street, with the S&P 500 taking a dip. The culprit? A Chinese AI startup named DeepSeek. The big question was whether this startup created a super-efficient AI model with very little investment. If true, this could shake things up for the big tech players like Amazon, M

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Jan 27 2025HEALTH

Metformin and Pregnancy: A Closer Look at Placental Health in Diabetes

Gestational diabetes can cause big problems for the placenta, like making it too big and causing issues with blood vessels and stress from oxygen shortage. Scientists wanted to see if a drug called metformin could help fix these problems. They used rats to test this, grouping them into four groups:

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Jan 27 2025HEALTH

Hot Weather and Loneliness: How Temperature Affects Older Adults in Hong Kong

We all know that extreme temperatures can be bad for our health. But did you know they might also make people feel lonely? A study in Hong Kong looked into this. They wanted to see if hot weather could make older adults feel isolated. You might think, "Why would temperature matter for social isolat

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Jan 27 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Struggle: How Infertility Affects Men's Mental Health

Infertility is a tough journey, and it's often discussed in the context of women's health. But what about men? A recent study in South India took a closer look at how infertility affects men's mental health. The findings? It's a big deal. Men dealing with infertility often face depression, anxiety,

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