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Jan 09 2025HEALTH

Violence at Home: What's Happening to Indigenous Women in Brazil?

Did you know that in Brazil, most violence against indigenous women happens right at home? Let's talk about what's been going on in Dourados. From 2009 to 2020, researchers looked at cases reported in the Notifiable Diseases Information System (SINAN). The results? A whopping 56. 6% of these cases w

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Jan 09 2025HEALTH

Health Hoaxes: How Doctors Deal with Medical Misinformation

Lately, false health info, or medical misinformation, has been spreading like wildfire. Blame it on social media and the COVID-19 pandemic for fueling this trend. This isn't just about harmless gossip; it's putting lives in danger. People are making hazardous health choices and turning down helpful

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Jan 09 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Danger in Medical AI: Poisoned Data

Did you know that the AI models used in healthcare can be tricked into spreading false medical information? This happens because these models, called large language models (LLMs), learn from vast amounts of data found online. Imagine they read a fake news article about a made-up disease and start be

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Jan 09 2025HEALTH

India Confirms a Few HMPV Cases, No Need to Panic

In India, health officials have found a small number of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases. This isn't a new virus, unlike COVID-19 that keeps changing. So far, seven cases have been reported across the country, with two new ones in Nagpur. Before that, cases were found in Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Chen

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Jan 09 2025HEALTH

Caffeine’s Impact on Older Adults Before and After Pilates

Pilates has been shown to have numerous benefits for older adults, but recent research has also explored how these benefits might interact with something many of us start our day with: caffeine. Scientists decided to investigate how consuming caffeine affects the body before and after an 8-week Pila

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Jan 09 2025HEALTH

Girls in Bali: How Online Info Shapes Menstrual Health Learning

These days, having enough and correct information about menstrual health is crucial for teenagers. Mobile phones are everywhere, so young people often look for or bump into menstrual health information online using websites, social media, or health apps. But even though online info is important, mos

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Jan 09 2025HEALTH

Stomach Bug Alert: New Jersey Fights Norovirus Surge

The holidays brought more than just cheer to New Jersey this year. The state has seen a major jump in cases of the stomach bug, known as Norovirus. This virus loves to cause diarrhea, vomiting, and belly aches. It's super contagious and spreads easily, making outbreaks common. In December 2024,

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Jan 09 2025HEALTH

Mental Health Matters: Understanding Youth Challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa

Young people in sub-Saharan Africa often struggle to access mental health care. To understand the extent of this issue, researchers reviewed studies on five common mental disorders among youth under 19 years old. They found that many youth face challenges like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD),

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Jan 09 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Future of Food Tracking: A New Gadget That Watches You Eat

Imagine this: a small device that records what you eat and automatically logs it for you. That's what Amazfit introduced at CES 2025 - the Amazfit V1tal. This gadget is like no other, flipping open to reveal a camera that watches you while you eat. It analyzes your meal and sends the data to the Zep

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Jan 09 2025BUSINESS

UPS Adds Healthcare Power: Buys Frigo-Trans and BPL

In a strategic move, UPS has bought two European healthcare logistics companies, Frigo-Trans and BPL. This deal isn't just about expanding their reach; it's about meeting the increasing demand for special logistics services. We're talking about temps as low as -196°C and as high as 25°C, along with

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