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Feb 14 2025HEALTH

Seeing Inside Us: The Evolution of 3D Body Scans

Doctors have come a long way from the days of blurry x-rays. Back then, it was like trying to read a smudged book. Doctors had to guess what they were seeing. It was tough and not very accurate. Now, imagine a super camera that takes pictures from all angles and combines them into a 3D view. That's

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Feb 14 2025SCIENCE

Pictures Tell Stories: Using Images in Toxicology

Imagine looking at a tiny cell under a microscope and seeing its insides. This is what scientists do in labs to study how things work. They use special cameras to take pictures of cells and see how they change. This is called imaging. It's like taking a selfie, but for cells. These pictures help sci

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Feb 13 2025HEALTH

Heart Trouble and Homelessness: A Deadly Mix

Homelessness is tough. It's not just about not having a place to live. It's also about facing huge health risks. One big problem is heart disease. This is especially true for people who are homeless and over 50. Their hearts age faster than others. This is because of the stress, bad living condition

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Feb 13 2025HEALTH

Preparing Future Doctors for the Elderly

The United States is seeing a significant increase in its elderly population. This means more older adults will be dealing with long-term health issues and specific geriatric problems. To get future healthcare workers ready for this challenge, we need to find better ways to teach them about the comp

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Feb 12 2025LIFESTYLE

Voices of Cleveland:Women's Views on their Changing Neighborhood

Imagine this: a group of women who've spent most of their lives in Cleveland, Ohio. They've seen the good, the bad, and the ugly of the city. These aren't just any women, though. They've been there for decades, seeing their neighborhoods transform as they've aged. They have a lot to say about what t

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Feb 12 2025HEALTH

Lifting the Lid on Hidden Tumours: Tech and Cancer Research

'Breast cancer research is always working to improve. Researchers have come up with a cutting edge system. Simulations using polarized Monte Carlo methods enhance the clarity of tissue structures. ' 'Experiments run aimed at detecting tumours at the edges where you'd guess thick slices of the tissu

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Feb 12 2025HEALTH

South Korea's Bold Plan to Age Gracefully

South Korea is racing towards becoming a super-aged society by 2025. This means there will be a lot more older people who need help staying healthy. Korean medicine (KM) is unique because it focuses on treating each person differently, based on their specific needs. Many local governments in Kore

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Feb 11 2025HEALTH

Older Adults: Stepping Over Obstacles Safely

Everyday obstacles can be a real challenge for older adults. They often bump into things when stepping over them, especially with their back foot. But here's a simple trick that could help: placing the front foot closer to the obstacle after stepping over it. This small change can make a big differe

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Feb 11 2025HEALTH

Knee Trouble Predicted: Bringing The Old Days and Future Forward

Knee osteoarthritis sadly causes global disability issues. Early detection is tough because signs in x-rays can be hard to spot. Everyone struggles to get enough detailed data to help with it. Getting more data isn't easy. People's privacy matters, collecting the data is tough. The

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Feb 11 2025SCIENCE

How safe is nuclear imaging? Radiation risks and what we need to know

Let's dive into how nuclear medicine affects our bodies. Yes, it sounds strange, but the truth is, they use special materials to look inside the body. In this new study, scientists took a closer look at how radiation affects children and adults differently. If you didn't k

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