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Feb 02 2025HEALTH

Pregnancy and partner violence: Who do women ask?

guess you’ve ever been in such a frightening situation. Throughout the globe, expectant women are subject to a silent yet fierce battle. Intimate partner violence (IPV) isn't just a problem in one city or country but is in fact widespread. Being pregnant and facing abuse at the hands of a trusted

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Feb 01 2025FINANCE

Modi Government Tries to Boost Economy: 2025 Budget Breakdown

Indians are buzzing about the 2025 budget. The Modi Government presented their annual budget The main aim was to boost economic growth and help the middle class. This year, the budget was full of promises. These promises included an attempt to woo middle-class inc

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Planning for Asparaginase: A Must for Fighting Kids Cancer. Especially in Struggling Countries

In the fight against childhood cancer, one medicine is super important. That medicine is asparaginase, ASN, for short. It is a key part of most treatments for a type of childhood leukemia. This type of cancer is often called acute lymphoblastic leukemia, or ALL. Many kids could be saved with bette

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Jan 30 2025HEALTH

Brazil's AF Treatment Success: A Close Look

In Brazil, doctors are using a cool procedure called catheter ablation to fix a heart condition called atrial fibrillation (AF). This method has come a long way, but there isn't much information on how well it works in the long term, especially in places where money isn't easy to come by. The Southe

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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 27 2025HEALTH

The Role of Medicaid in Ensuring Prenatal Dental Health

You might not think about it much, but taking care of your teeth before getting pregnant is really important. Poor dental health can lead to complications during pregnancy, like premature birth and low birth weight. But here’s the thing: not everyone has easy access to dental care, especially those

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Jan 26 2025POLITICS

Robert Kennedy Jr. 's Money Matters: Debts and Deals Await HHS Nomination

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , nominated by President Trump for the Health and Human Services Secretary role, is facing a mix of debt and income as he awaits confirmation. His financial disclosures show he owes millions, including a significant amount on his American Express card and multiple mortgages. Ho

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Jan 23 2025FINANCE

Trump's Crypto Fortune: More Than Just Hype?

Donald Trump recently launched a digital meme, reportedly adding billions to his fortune overnight. But hold on—those numbers are based on theoretical crypto prices that can't be cashed out yet. Forbes values them at zero. However, crypto assets Trump has sold did boost his real cash. Take World Lib

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Jan 18 2025HEALTH

“MRI Use in Dementia Diagnosis: A Ugandan Perspective”

Dementia diagnosis faces significant hurdles in low-income countries like Uganda. One of these challenges is the underutilization of brain MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging). Even when MRI is available, crucial details such as mild regional brain shrinkage, which are vital for diagnosing dementia, oft

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Jan 16 2025HEALTH

Cracking the Code: Does Colorectal Cancer Screening Save Money?

Colorectal cancer is a worldwide problem, but can screening really help and is it worth the cost? Researchers decided to find out by reviewing lots of studies about the benefits and costs of different screening methods in countries with varying income levels. They wanted to see if screening strategi

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