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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

The Missing Pieces in Sports Medicine

Sports medicine is a thrilling field. But, there's a problem. It's not as diverse as the U. S. population. The study took a close look at sports medicine trainees from two time periods. The first was from 2010 to 2015, and the second was from 2016 to 2021. There were over 3, 000 trainees in total.

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Navigating End-of-Life Care for Migrants

As people from different countries get older in the Netherlands, the care system has to figure out how to support them in their golden years. How do these people want to be cared for? What do they think is important? These are tough questions to answer. Some people from Suriname, Morocco, and Turke

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Why Does Scratching Feel Good When It Makes Things Worse?

Scratching an itch can feel really satisfying, but unfortunately, it might not be the best idea. Ever wondered why we have the urge to scratch an itch even though it makes things worse? Scientists at a university in Pittsburgh wanted to figure out this mystery. They conducted expe

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Keeping Blood Pressure in Check from Afar

Managing high blood pressure is a big deal. It's a major risk factor for heart diseases. Traditional methods of treating it often fall short. These are the results of a study that aimed to change that. The program let people monitor their blood pressure at home and adjusted medicines based on a set

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Beat the Cold: Zero-Heat-Flux Thermometry vs. Infrared Tympanic Monitoring

Have you ever wondered how doctors keep track of a patient's body temperature, despite all the fluctuations, during surgery? Well, it's a big deal because catching issues like hypothermia and malignant hyperthermia early on can make a huge difference. During major surgeries, anesthesia can caus

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Cancer and Depression in Chinese Women

Chinese women with cancer face a double battle: fighting the disease and dealing with depression. This issue is becoming more noticeable in society. It is a serious problem that needs to be addressed. Previous studies have focused on teenage girls, women going through menopause, and new mothers.

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Smoking Taxes, Smoking Kids

The taxation of cigarettes while a baby is in the womb doesn't just impact those with a habit during pregnancy. It has effects that stick around well into adulthood. That means cigarettes priced more highly for expecting mothers could steer adults away smoking when they later fall expecting. Some s

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Jan 31 2025SCIENCE

Fighting Citrus Greening: Innovative Pesticide Receives a Boost

Firstly, there is a new weapon in the fight against citrus greening disease. But what? Do you know that scientists have figured out a way to make a special kind of pesticide even better and more deadly to a tiny bug that spreads this disease. The goal was to create a one-punch combo to wipe out

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Jan 31 2025SCIENCE

Secrets Exposed: How Teens See Digital Harassment

Teenagers think the online world may be a place to explore but they often land into trouble. Sharing sexual content is part of the teen conversations online. The content start off as consensual between teens. However, things can go wrong. It turns the situation from being consensual sexti

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

The Complex Link Between Bullying, Money Worries, and Teen Suicidal Thoughts

Let's dive into a troubling issue. Teenagers in China are facing a lot. They are experiencing bullying and struggling with thoughts of suicide. The reason behind is not as simple as one might think. Bullying victimization is tied to suicidal thoughts. But why? This is what researchers are trying to

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