PERCEPTIONS

Mar 03 2025HEALTH

What Makes Us Buy Healthy Foods?

Ever wondered why we reach for that "sugar-free" chocolate bar? Or why we choose "gluten-free" bread over the regular kind? It's all about what we think is healthy and how we control our eating habits. First, let's talk about how we see food. Our brains play a big trick on us. We think

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Mar 02 2025SPORTS

What's Up with Young Athletes and Tough Coaches?

Teen athletes in competitive sports have a lot to say about how their coaches treat them. Researchers wanted to understand what these young people think about tough coaching methods. They asked over 350 French-speaking athletes about their experiences. The results were surprising. Some athletes thou

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Feb 19 2025EDUCATION

Virtual Reality: The New Way to Learn Root Canal Treatments

First, let's talk about regenerative endodontic procedures (REPs). These are fancy terms for root canal treatments that help regrow the damaged parts of a tooth. Imagine learning these complex procedures without ever touching a real patient. Sounds impossible, right? Well, a recent study explored a

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Feb 13 2025HEALTH

Are Spanish Universities Equipping Students to Tackle Cancer and Obesity?

Spain is grappling with two major health issues: cancer and obesity. These conditions are not only affecting individuals but also straining the healthcare system. Exercise has emerged as a powerful tool in managing and preventing these diseases. This is where sport and exercise science (SES) graduat

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Feb 08 2025ENVIRONMENT

Climate Change and Chinese Social Media

Climate change is no longer a distant threat for many people in China. It's happening right now, right where they live. Picture this: people in cities are noticing changes in their local weather patterns, like unusual temperatures, or weird rain patterns. Meanwhile, the government is playing down th

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Feb 07 2025HEALTH

HPV Vaccine Controversy: Sex, Culture, and a Jarring Gap

In the bustling nation of China, there is an issue tittering just below the surface. The virus is not an unheard of one, the human papillomavirus (HPV) . Vaccines to stop this virus from spooking millions of lives exist; however, their utilisation in China is 2. 24% and people are hesitant to use th

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Feb 05 2025HEALTH

How did Parents see changes in their kids who struggle with movement

Power mobility devices, or PMs, are basically small electric vehicles. They can be a big help for kids with cerebral palsy (CP). One exciting experiment involved two such devices, the Explorer Mini (EM) and the modified ride-on car (mROC). Parents tested these with their young ones over 16 weeks. Th

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Unlocking Challenges and Enhancers for Targeted Treatment in Back Disease Management

Knowledge and the use of a disease activity score in axial spondyloarthritis obviously is important. Physicians around the world almost always rely on this when making treatment choices for patients. However, this critical measure, isn't always followed as strictly as it should be. The

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Jan 30 2025HEALTH

Life With an Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator: How Past Experiences Shape Perceptions

Patients who have an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) have unique challenges. These ICDs are life-saving devices, but they come with their own set of worries. For instance, people who have gone through tough experiences as kids, known as adverse childhood experiences (ACE), might see the

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

Understanding Parents' Views on Genomic Sequencing in Diverse Kids

Genomic sequencing is a powerful tool that can help figure out why some kids have certain health issues. But what do parents think about this process, especially when their kids are from groups that don't always get the best medical care? That’s what a group of five studies set out to discover. They

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