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May 11 2025HEALTH

How Healthy Are We? A Look at Health Surveys in the Middle East and North Africa

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is a melting pot of cultures and traditions. But how much do we know about the health of people living there? Not as much as we should. Health surveys are crucial for understanding the well-being of a population. One such survey is the EQ-5D. It's a pop

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May 11 2025HEALTH

Adapting Hospitals for Pandemic and Regular Care

When a pandemic strikes, hospitals face a tough job. They must care for both pandemic patients and those with regular health issues. This is tricky because pandemic patients need special isolation to stop the virus from spreading. Meanwhile, regular patients still need care, and hospitals have limit

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May 11 2025HEALTH

Skin Tag Removal: The Old Way Might Be Best

Skin tags, those small, benign growths, often pop up in spots where skin rubs together, like the neck or underarms. While they're usually harmless, they can be a nuisance or even painful if they get twisted or cut off. Doctors have tried various methods to remove them, including freezing or burning

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May 10 2025POLITICS

A New Face in Health: The Surgeon General Pick

A recent announcement has put Dr. Casey Means in the spotlight. She is the latest choice for the role of U. S. surgeon general. This position is crucial for public health in the country. Means is known for her work in wellness and has been a key figure in the "Make America Healthy Again" initiative.

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May 10 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Box Office: Thunderbolts Keeps the Crown, Sinners Hits $200M

Marvel's "Thunderbolts" is still the king of the domestic box office. It added $9 million on Friday alone. This superhero team-up has now made over $100 million in North America. It is playing in Imax and other premium formats. By the end of the weekend, it could reach $130 million. This is a 53% dr

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May 10 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Box Office Surprises: Sinners and Minecraft Shine

Two films have been making waves at the box office recently. First up, Sinners. This movie has been a huge hit, crossing the $200 million mark in the US. This is a big deal because it's a vampire movie set in the 1930s, a time when racism was rampant in the South. The film's director, Ryan Coogl

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May 10 2025BUSINESS

Young Workers Are Choosing Well-Being Over Bossing Around

The oldest members of Gen Z are hitting their 30s and they are not interested in climbing the corporate ladder at the expense of their mental health. They are opting out of management roles, and this trend is reshaping the workplace. This shift is significant because Gen Z is becoming a larger par

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May 10 2025HEALTH

Girls in rural Ethiopia are missing out on vital meals

In Ethiopia, many teenage girls are struggling with serious health issues. Many are short and thin. This is largely because they do not eat enough. This is not because food is scarce. Instead, it is due to a mix of cultural and belief systems. These factors are often overlooked. They play a bi

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May 10 2025HEALTH

Can Virtual Care Keep the Human Touch?

Virtual healthcare has become a big deal, making medical help more accessible. Yet, this shift brings fresh ethical questions, especially about how doctors and patients connect. This is where the ideas of a French thinker, Emmanuel Levinas, come in handy. He talked about the importance of face-to-fa

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May 10 2025HEALTH

Dengue Fever: How Ready Are Somalia's Health Workers?

Dengue fever has been making waves globally, and Somalia is no exception. In 2022, Mogadishu saw a surge in cases, highlighting the need for a closer look at how prepared healthcare workers are to tackle this issue. The focus is on understanding what these frontline workers know, how they feel abou

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