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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

The City of Malmö has a long way to Go to Beat Diabetes.

In Malmö, a city in Sweden, the battle against diabetes has been a longstanding one. The city is known for its active lifestyle, but unfortunately does have a problem with diabetes, which is a condition that affects how the body turns food into energy. To recognize what people already knew

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Kennedy and Vaccine Science: Mismanagement of Facts

It's time for a big name to be OK with vaccines but it seems that Kennedy is having trouble. First, let's get to it. Kennedy is the guy who Trump wants to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. But here's where things get interesting. Kennedy goes around saying he's not agains

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

COVID-19 vs Cancer: A Double Whammy for the UK?

Picture this: A country already dealing with one big health crisis suddenly faces another. That is the situation the UK is in right now. The UK has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, and cancer hasn't been taking a break. Let's talk about cancer first. Cancer is a major health issue in

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Brain Heat: How Scorching Temperatures Affect Kids' Thinking Skills

Climate change is making our planet hotter, and this isn't just a problem for polar bears, it's a big deal for kids too. Kids aged 9-10 might seem tough, but their brains are still growing. Extreme heat can mess with how well they think and learn. Imagine a kid trying to solve a math proble

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Jan 31 2025CRIME

Danger Heights in a City’s Postcode

What is happening in the town of Garankuwa, South Africa has been overlooked. How far have we come in understanding the lurking of femicides, gender-based murders, sitting quietly receiving no attention? An important part of understanding comes from trying

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Jan 30 2025HEALTH

Rabies Reboot: Teaching Dog Owners to Keep Their Pets Safe

Kelantan, Malaysia, is not a place you hear about often, but it has a serious issue with rabies. It's sad to say that rabies can be deadly, but it's avoidable. The issue is that many people and pets don't have good information about rabies. To make things better, a team put together a plan to edu

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Jan 30 2025POLITICS

Kennedy Jr. Faces Senate Grilling: Back to the Health and Human Services Battle

People are talking. Senator Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will be having another go at the Senate Health Committee this coming Thursday at 10 am. The issue here is that he needs the Senate's approval if he wants to become the new head of the Department of Health and Human Services. Now, let's talk

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Jan 30 2025OPINION

Who is really keeping us safe when it comes to vaccines?

Vaccines are not just a topic of debate. They play a vital role in our nation's health. One crucial player in this field is the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). They're responsible for keeping us safe from deadly diseases. HHS does a lot. They get us ready for communicable

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Jan 30 2025HEALTH

Itching Be Gone: Tackling Scabies in Kids

Scabies is a pesky skin infection that bugs over 200 million people worldwide. It's caused by tiny mites called Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis, and they spread through direct contact. You might not notice anything for a few weeks, but after three to six weeks, intense itching sets in. The mites love

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Jan 29 2025HEALTH

Mental Health and Injuries: Older Adults in Guangxi

Have you ever thought about how mental health affects our physical safety? It's a big deal, especially for older adults. In Guangxi, China, a recent study looked at how anxiety and depression might increase the risk of unplanned injuries. This study used the 2023 National Health Service Survey to di

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