MIGRATION BACKGROUND

Nov 05 2025HEALTH

Helping People at Risk of Dementia Through Mobile Tech

Dementia is a growing concern, especially among migrants and people with lower incomes. These groups face a higher chance of developing dementia. But there's hope. Mobile health, or mHealth, is a tool that could help. It's all about using phones and apps to make lifestyle changes. This can reduce the risk of dementia. A recent study looked into this. They wanted to ...

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Jul 02 2025EDUCATION

A New Leader for Massachusetts Schools: Pedro Martinez Steps Up

Pedro Martinez is the new boss of Massachusetts schools. He started his job in the summer. His main goal is to make sure all students get a good education. He wants to work with school leaders to improve things. Martinez is the first Latino to lead the state's education department. He came to the U. S. from Mexico as a kid. He is the first in his family to finish hi...

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Apr 20 2025HEALTH

Helping Kids and Parents from Different Cultures in the Hospital

The journey of a child through a hospital can be tough. It's even harder when the family comes from a different country. A recent study looked at how parents from other cultures experience care in a big children's hospital in the Netherlands. It's important to note that the Netherlands is a multicultural country. It has a long history of welcoming people from all ove...

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Feb 20 2025HEALTH

Diabetes and Diversity: A Swedish Journey

Diabetes is a big challenge, especially for people who have moved to a new country. In Sweden, there are many women from the Middle East who face this challenge. They are at risk of getting type 2 diabetes, but there are ways to help them stay healthy. This story is about a special project that aims to do just that. This project is all about getting these women invo...

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