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Jul 13 2025HEALTH

How Society Judges People with Long-Term Health Issues: A Closer Look

People dealing with long-term health issues often face unfair judgments from others. But how do these judgments change based on whether someone is male or female? A recent review looked into this question. The findings? It's not straightforward. The review checked 12 studies that explored this topi

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Jul 11 2025HEALTH

How Brains React to Threats in People with ASPD Traits

People with antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) traits often act aggressively when frustrated or threatened. This aggression can be both impulsive and planned. Researchers wanted to see if these traits are linked to how the brain reacts to threatening faces. The study looked at how different peo

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Jul 08 2025HEALTH

Stress, Depression, and Pregnancy: How Where You Live Matters

Pregnancy is a time of big changes, both good and bad. But did you know where you live can affect how you feel during this time? A study looked into this and found some interesting things. First, let's talk about stress. It's a part of life, but too much can be bad, especially when you're pregnant.

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Jul 02 2025HEALTH

Living with Narcolepsy: What Patients Really Feel

Narcolepsy is more than just feeling tired all the time. It's a complex condition that can include sudden muscle weakness, called cataplexy, and other sleep issues. This study wanted to understand how patients truly experience these symptoms. People with narcolepsy often struggle with excessive day

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Jul 02 2025HEALTH

A Young Dad's Fight Against Colon Cancer: What You Need to Know

Tanner Martin, a 30-year-old Utah dad, passed away after a brave battle with stage 4 colon cancer. His wife, Shay Wright, shared the heartbreaking news on Instagram, featuring a video Martin had recorded before his death. In the video, Martin, holding their newborn daughter AmyLou, asked fans to sup

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Jul 02 2025HEALTH

Spotting the Signs: When Should You Worry About a Sore?

Cancer can be sneaky. It often starts with small signs that people might ignore. One common early warning is a sore that won't heal. This was the case for a woman who had a sore under her armpit for over a year. She didn't think much of it at first. But later, her family realized that this could hav

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Jul 01 2025HEALTH

COVID-19's Hidden Brain Impact: What's Happening Inside?

Long COVID-19 is more than just a physical struggle. It's also taking a toll on the brain. Many people are facing neuropsychiatric symptoms. These include things like memory problems, mood swings, and even neurodegenerative disorders. But what's causing these issues? Researchers are looking into th

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Jul 01 2025HEALTH

Understanding the Hidden Struggles of Men with Chronic Illnesses

Men often keep their feelings to themselves, especially when dealing with health issues. This makes it tough to manage depressive symptoms. Social connections and daily habits play a big role in how men cope with these feelings. A recent study looked at non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic men over 40 wh

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Jun 30 2025HEALTH

Ouch! How Mouth Sores After Bone Marrow Transplants Can Make Life Harder

Bone marrow transplants can be a lifesaver for people with blood cancers. But they come with some tough side effects. One big problem is severe mouth sores, which can make eating painful and slow down recovery. A recent study looked at how bad mouth sores affect patients' strength and overall feel a

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Jun 29 2025HEALTH

COVID's Sharp New Throat Pain: Should You Be Worried?

Lately, some folks have been talking about a super painful sore throat linked to COVID. They're calling it "razor sore throat. " It sounds scary, but is it really something new? Doctors say no. They've seen bad sore throats with COVID before. It's not a sign of a new, extra scary virus. The symptom

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