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Feb 20 2025HEALTH

Online Helpers for Cancer Patients: What's Out There?

Cancer is a tough battle, and making decisions about treatment can be overwhelming. Imagine having a friend who can guide you through the process, explain your options, and help you understand what's going on. That's basically what web-based educational tools and decision aids are for patients with

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Feb 20 2025EDUCATION

Instagram: A New Microscope for Medical Students?

Imagine this: instead of peering through a microscope, medical students are swiping through Instagram. Sounds crazy, right? But that's exactly what's happening in some medical schools. Histology, the study of tissues, is a core subject in medical education. It's all about understanding the tiny stru

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Feb 20 2025HEALTH

Can Fun Videos Boost Cancer Trial Participation?

Imagine trying to find out about cancer trials. It's like searching for a needle in a haystack. Most people don't know much about them, and what they do know might be wrong. This lack of knowledge is a big problem. Fear and confusion often stop people from joining these trials. But here's a

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Feb 20 2025SCIENCE

How Brazil's Big Cities Differ on Lab-Grown Meat

Brazil is a vast nation with a mix of people and landscapes. This diversity leads to different views on new ideas, like meat grown in labs. Lab-grown meat is seen as a better way to get protein without the downsides of traditional meat production. It's considered more eco-friendly and ethical.

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Feb 19 2025HEALTH

Back Pain: How Learning Can Help You Heal

Lower back pain is a huge problem. Almost everyone will feel it at some point in their life. It's a big deal, affecting how we move and feel. Doctors and experts agree that teaching patients about their condition is a key part of treating it. This is especially true when combined with physical thera

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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

Breastmilk Breakthroughs: A Journey Through Time

The story of human milk (HM) research starts way back in the early 1900s, when it was part of dairy science. Some of the first scientists to study HM were David Forsyth, Lucy Naish, and Disney Cran. They knew HM was important, and they wanted to understand it better. These scientists built on what p

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Feb 19 2025EDUCATION

Healthcare Learning in the Digital Age: What's Really Going On?

The digital revolution has swept through healthcare education, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. It's clear that digital tools are here to stay, but the big question is: are they really helping healthcare professionals learn better? This is where research steps in. We need to figure out what's

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Feb 19 2025HEALTH

Faith Meets Health: Training Religious Leaders to Tackle High Blood Pressure in Mwanza

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a major health concern in Tanzania. It's a big problem because people often don't trust modern medicine and focus more on spiritual health. This is where religious leaders come in. They are well-respected in their communities and can bridge the gap between he

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Feb 19 2025EDUCATION

Schools Face Tough Choices: Cut Diversity Programs or Lose Federal Cash

Schools and universities across the US are in a tight spot. They have just two weeks to make a big decision. They can either keep their diversity programs or risk losing federal funding. This is all because of a new directive from the Trump administration. The education department wants sch

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