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Mar 04 2025HEALTH

Violence and Kids' Mental Health: What You Need to Know

Violent injuries can have a huge impact on a child's mental health. This is a big deal because kids who get hurt in violent ways are more likely to have mental health problems than those who get hurt in non-violent ways. This can lead to things like acute stress disorder, post-traumatic stress disor

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Mar 03 2025HEALTH

Greek Women and Breast Cancer: Understanding Screening Beliefs

Breast cancer is a significant health issue for women in Greece. It's the most common type of cancer among them. To tackle this, health experts need a reliable tool to figure out what influences women's decisions to get screened. This tool should be easy to use and give accurate results. First, let

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Mar 01 2025HEALTH

Heart Health Checks Before Birth

Imagine being able to check a baby's heart health before they are born. That is exactly what doctors are trying to do with a special ultrasound test. This test is done during the first few months of pregnancy. The goal is to spot any heart problems early on. This is important because heart issue

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Feb 27 2025SCIENCE

Uncovering New Weapons Against Soybean Killer

The soybean industry faces a significant threat from Phytophthora root and stem rot, causing massive financial losses globally. Researchers have developed a clever solution using a machine learning model. This model, based on a heterogeneous interaction graph attention network, was trained and teste

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Feb 19 2025HEALTH

Your Doctor's New Questions: Why They Might Ask About Your Life

Doctors are starting to ask about more than just your physical health during check-ups. They might ask about your home, job, or even if you have enough food. This isn't about being nosy. It's about understanding that your health is affected by more than just what's happening inside your body. These

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Feb 19 2025HEALTH

Breast Density and Screening: What's the Deal?

Breast density is a big topic in the world of health. It's all about how much fibrous and glandular tissue is in a person's breasts compared to fatty tissue. Dense breasts can make it harder to spot tumors on mammograms. This is a big deal because early detection is key in fighting breast cancer. R

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Feb 19 2025HEALTH

Prostate Cancer: What Men Over 50 in Oshana Need to Know

Prostate cancer is a big deal in Africa. It's the third most common cancer in men and the fourth leading cause of cancer deaths for both men and women. This is a serious issue that needs attention, especially in the Oshana region of Namibia. Men over 50 are at a higher risk. This is a critical age

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Feb 18 2025HEALTH

Can Physical Therapists in Private Practice Help Fight Chronic Diseases?

Chronic diseases are a huge problem worldwide, causing lots of illness and death. Physical therapists in private practice have a unique chance to help out. They could add health screenings to their usual work. This might help spot and prevent chronic diseases early. But, is it really possible for th

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Feb 16 2025HEALTH

Unmet Needs: How a Simple Eye Check-Up Can Reveal Bigger Health Issues

Imagine going to the eye doctor for a routine check-up. You might think it's just about getting new glasses or contacts. But what if that visit could also uncover bigger health issues you didn't even know you had? That's exactly what happened in a recent study. Researchers decided to look beyond jus

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Feb 16 2025HEALTH

Hypoglycemia in Small Babies: A Global Mess

There are many different rules for checking blood sugar levels in babies born too small for their age. These rules are used all over the world. This review looked at these rules and tried to figure out what they mean. It is important to understand how these rules work, because low blood sugar can b

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