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Apr 01 2025HEALTH

Playful Healing: How VR Games Can Help Kids and Parents in the Hospital

Hospitals can be scary places for kids. Medical procedures often bring pain and fear, which is why sedation is frequently used. However, sedation isn't always the best solution, as it comes with its own set of health risks. Caregivers, typically parents, also feel the stress. Their anxiety can make

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Apr 01 2025SPORTS

The Patriots' Fresh Start: A Look at Their New Strategy

The Patriots have been busy this offseason, and their top brass had a lot to say about it. Mike Vrabel, the head coach, and Eliot Wolf, the executive vice president of player personnel, both sat down with a radio host to discuss their plans for the upcoming season and the NFL Draft. The Patriots ha

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Mar 30 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Health Issues in Mental Health Patients

Mental health treatment is crucial, but it often overlooks physical health problems. These physical issues can be quite common among psychiatric patients. A recent effort aimed to address this by checking how easy it is to include medical check-ups for patients in psychiatric hospitals. The goal was

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Mar 29 2025HEALTH

The Unseen Struggles: Expatriates and Their Families in a Global Health Crisis

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light many issues. One of them is the hardship faced by expatriates and their families. This is especially true for those who live and work across borders. The pandemic has made their lives even more difficult. It has highlighted how different types of uncertaint

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Mar 29 2025SPORTS

Stefon Diggs: A New Chapter with the Patriots

Stefon Diggs has officially joined the New England Patriots on a three-year contract worth $69 million. This move comes after the veteran wide receiver considered a few other options but ultimately chose to sign with the Patriots. Diggs' decision was influenced by his impressive track record and his

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Mar 29 2025HEALTH

Moyamoya's Impact on Kids' Memory Skills

Moyamoya disease is a tricky condition that affects blood flow in the brain. It can cause problems with how kids process information, especially when it comes to remembering things in a specific order. This isn't just any old memory issue. It's a unique challenge that kids with moyamoya disease ofte

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Mar 29 2025HEALTH

Brain Tumors in Kids: Why Early Diagnosis Matters

Diagnosing brain tumors in children can take a long time. The gap between when symptoms first appear and when a diagnosis is made can be quite lengthy. This delay can have serious consequences. It can push back the start of crucial treatment. So, it is important to understand what affects this delay

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Mar 28 2025HEALTH

Why Funding Shifts Matter for Kids' Health Research

The world of health research is changing. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently hinted at a possible shake-up in how they handle indirect and administrative costs for research funding. This has sparked worries about how this might affect future progress in biomedical research. The NIH has

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Mar 28 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Struggles: Behavioral Symptoms in a Rare Disease

A rare and fatal brain disorder, sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (sCJD), often goes unnoticed until it's too late. This disease is known for its rapid progression and devastating effects on the brain. However, there's more to sCJD than meets the eye. Beyond the well-known symptoms, there's a s

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Mar 28 2025SCIENCE

Engineering Better Healing with Stem Cells and CRISPR

In the realm of tissue engineering, scientists are exploring new ways to create living replacements for damaged tissues. These engineered tissues aim to help the body heal itself. However, there are challenges. Custom-made tissues can be expensive and take time to create. Plus, they might not work a

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