INTERVENTION

Nov 17 2024HEALTH

How Much Does It Cost to Fight Malnutrition in Ethiopia?

The Ethiopian government has a big plan to tackle malnutrition over the next ten years, called the Food and Nutrition Strategy (FNS 2021-2030). Experts did some math to figure out how much money is needed to make this plan happen. They found out that it would cost around US$2. 55 billion over ten ye

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Nov 17 2024HEALTH

Preventing Knee Pain at Work: What Really Helps?

Knee pain is a common issue that affects many people at work, making it hard for them to do their jobs. This review looked into different ways to tackle knee pain right in the workplace. The goal was to find out if these strategies actually work. Researchers checked out a bunch of studies to see wh

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Nov 16 2024HEALTH

Boosting Teen Activity: Classroom Lessons Go Outside

Sitting still isn't good for anyone. It can lead to heart problems, mental health struggles, and other health issues. Schools have a big role to play in keeping kids active. They can reach children from all backgrounds during a large chunk of their day. One way schools can do this is by teaching out

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Nov 16 2024HEALTH

Making Digital Mental Health Care Fit for Latin American College Students

In low-resource regions like Latin America, digital mental health tools are becoming increasingly important. But for these tools to truly help, they need to fit with local cultures. A recent study looked into how well an online cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program worked for college students i

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Nov 15 2024HEALTH

Taming Sounds: A New CBT Approach for Autistic Kids with Hyperacusis

Hyperacusis, or extreme sensitivity to sounds, is pretty common among autistic kids, affecting up to 60% of them at some point in life. That's a lot more than the 17. 1% of kids without autism who experience it. This heightened sensitivity can make everyday stuff like school, playing with friends, o

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Nov 15 2024HEALTH

Helping Overweight PCOS Women Conceive: A New Approach

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common reason why women of reproductive age struggle to get pregnant. When combined with obesity, PCOS can make conception even harder and raises the risk for metabolic issues. Experts agree that changing lifestyle habits plays a crucial role in managing PCOS, e

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Nov 15 2024HEALTH

Health Boost After Kidney Surgery: A Success Story

Meet a 64-year-old man who had a rough time with kidney cancer. Doctors decided to remove his whole kidney through a surgery called radical nephrectomy. This guy also had type 2 diabetes and was quite overweight. After the surgery, he agreed to change his lifestyle big time. For a whole year, he fol

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Nov 15 2024SCIENCE

Fighting Beauty Bias: A Study on Interventions Against Attractiveness Discrimination

Social inequality often starts with how we judge others. Attractiveness-based bias can play a big role in this. But what can we do to stop this unfairness? Researchers held a contest to find ways to reduce such bias in decisions, like admissions. They tested 30 different strategies across four study

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Nov 14 2024EDUCATION

Helping Dental Students Cope: A Personal Development Plan Study

Stress among medical students, including dentists, is a growing concern that can impact patient care. This problem isn't new, but what's missing are structured ways to help students cope. In Pakistan, while we know what stresses out medical students and how they handle it, there hasn't been much don

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Nov 12 2024HEALTH

Why Economic Evaluations Matter in Pediatric Hospital Care

In the ever-evolving world of hospital medicine, decisions about adopting or dropping medical interventions are crucial. These choices span a wide range, from tests and treatments to entire care models. Traditionally, the focus has been on the direct impact on patient outcomes, benefits, and potenti

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