INTERVENTION

Mar 06 2025HEALTH

Skin Cancer: The Unseen Role of Prostaglandins

Skin cancer is everywhere. It's the most common type of cancer out there. Most of these cases are nonmelanoma skin cancers, like basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. Melanoma, though less frequent, is the deadliest form. It's responsible for most skin cancer deaths. One of the key play

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Mar 04 2025HEALTH

Violence and Kids' Mental Health: What You Need to Know

Violent injuries can have a huge impact on a child's mental health. This is a big deal because kids who get hurt in violent ways are more likely to have mental health problems than those who get hurt in non-violent ways. This can lead to things like acute stress disorder, post-traumatic stress disor

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Mar 04 2025HEALTH

Helping Survivors Heal: A New Approach to Support

Domestic violence is a serious issue that affects millions of women and children worldwide. It's not just about physical harm; it takes a toll on mental and emotional health too. Shelters serve as safe havens, but they often struggle to provide comprehensive care. Enter Feel-Own-Move® (FOM), a progr

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Mar 04 2025HEALTH

Heart Health Boost: A Virtual Journey for African Immigrants

Heart health issues are a big problem for African immigrants living in the US. This is a well-known fact. But what if there was a way to improve their heart health through lifestyle changes? This is where a recent study comes in. The study focused on a virtual program designed to boost cardiometabo

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Mar 04 2025HEALTH

Spiritual Care in Hospitals: A New Approach to Patient Well-being

Spiritual health is a big part of overall well-being, but hospitals often miss the mark when it comes to addressing this need. This is especially true in places where people from many different religious backgrounds are treated. To tackle this issue, a new program called CCSH™ (Compassion-Centered

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Mar 03 2025HEALTH

Shedding Pounds: Lifestyle Changes and Surgery for Weight Loss

Obesity is a huge problem. It's not just about looking good, it's about health. People who are overweight or obese face serious health risks. These include heart disease, diabetes, and more. So, finding ways to manage weight is super important. Lifestyle changes are the first line of defens

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Mar 01 2025HEALTH

Older Adults and Caregivers: Navigating Kidney Disease with Palliative Care

Palliative care, often used in non-kidney-related settings, has shown to boost decision-making, improve quality of life, and enhance end-of-life care. This study took a closer look at how well a palliative care program, called CKD-EDU, worked for older adults with severe kidney issues and their care

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Mar 01 2025HEALTH

Why Are Seniors Left Behind When Disasters Strike?

Older adults often face unique challenges when it comes to being ready for emergencies. A recent investigation involving 394 individuals aged 65 and older revealed some surprising facts. Only about 32. 5% of these seniors had moved their vehicles or household items to safer locations. Just 27. 2%

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Feb 28 2025HEALTH

Virtual Reality: A New Tool for Autism Therapy

Autism is a condition that often comes with challenges in social skills. Traditionally, speech and language therapy (SLT) has been a go-to method for helping with these issues. But times are changing. Therapists are now looking at neuro-affirmative practices, which means they're moving away from foc

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Feb 27 2025HEALTH

Medication Management: A Crucial Step for Former Prisoners

The journey from prison back to society is tough, and one big challenge is managing health. Many adults leaving prison rely on prescription meds. This is a big deal because if they don't get the right meds, they could get really sick or even die. So, figuring out who needs what meds is super importa

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