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May 20 2025HEALTH

Does Exercise Really Help with Migraines?

People with migraines often wonder if exercise can help reduce their headaches. A recent study looked into this question. It focused on how different types and mixes of exercise affect migraine attacks and related health issues. The study did not just look at one type of exercise. It checked out various kinds. This included both aerobic exercises, like runni...

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May 13 2025EDUCATION

Young Minds, Big Topics: Testing a New Way to Teach Kids About Growing Up

Kids aged four to six might seem too young to learn about sexual health. But a recent study showed that teaching them early can be effective. The goal was to see if an interactive book could boost their understanding of these important topics. The book, "Finally, I Know! " was used in this experiment. It covers eight key points based on UNESCO guidelines. The test i...

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Apr 04 2025HEALTH

Antibiotic Prescriptions: The Hidden Role of Pharmacists

Pharmacists are often seen as the go-to people for quick medical advice. But here is a twist. They might be influencing how often antibiotics are prescribed. This is not because they prescribe antibiotics themselves. Instead, it is because they refer patients to doctors. These referrals can shape what patients expect from their doctors. This is a big deal. It ...

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Feb 28 2025EDUCATION

Farm Safety in the Digital Age

Imagine this: instead of just reading about farm safety, what if you could experience it? That's exactly what a recent project did. They created a game using Immersive Virtual Reality (IVR) to teach agricultural safety to high school students. The goal was to see if this high-tech approach could make a real difference in how students learn about farm safety. First, ...

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Nov 22 2024HEALTH

Icy Treatment May Lower Inflammation in Healthy Adults: A Preliminary Study

Let's talk about inflammation, the silent culprit behind many health issues like obesity, metabolic syndrome, and heart disease. It's even linked to a higher risk of dying. Doctors have found that whole-body cryotherapy (W-BC), a fancy term for full-body cold treatment, can help people with certain conditions like arthritis, obesity, and type 2 diabetes. But what abo...

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