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Dec 31 2025HEALTH

Why Nurses in China Face Violence at Work

Nurses in China are often victims of violence at work. This is a big problem not just in China, but all over the world. To tackle this issue, it's important to understand why it happens. A recent study looked into this problem among nurses in Sichuan Province. The goal was to find out how often it h

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Dec 30 2025HEALTH

Why Some Middle-Aged Men Lose Bone Strength

Transient osteoporosis of the hip (TOH) is a condition that causes temporary bone loss. It mainly affects women after childbirth, but men can also get it. A recent study looked at men with TOH and compared them to men without the condition and women with TOH. The study found that men with TOH had s

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Dec 30 2025HEALTH

Pregnancy and Pain: What's the Real Deal?

Pregnancy often brings a lot of joy, but it can also bring pain. Many expectant moms deal with musculoskeletal pain, but is it as common as people think? Research shows that most studies on this topic are not very strong. They usually don't have good control groups to compare results. This makes it

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Dec 28 2025HEALTH

Syria's Health Insurance: A Closer Look at Quality

Healthcare in Syria has been a hot topic for years. A recent study dug into the quality of health insurance services in the country. The research used a method called SERVQUAL to measure how well these services meet people's expectations. The study was a snapshot in time, looking at data from diffe

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Dec 26 2025HEALTH

Who You Are vs. Who You Were Born As: A Look at Teen Health

A lot of people think about how being a boy or girl affects health. But what about how someone sees themselves compared to what they were born as? A recent study dug into this. It looked at teens in Catalonia, Spain. The focus was on how health, behaviors, and relationships differ based on gender id

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Dec 14 2025HEALTH

Why Aren't More College Girls Using Female Condoms?

Female condoms are a powerful tool. They can stop sexually transmitted infections. Yet, not many women use them. This is a problem. College girls are at high risk for unsafe sex. They need better protection. A study looked into this issue. It focused on female undergraduates at Makerere University i

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Dec 11 2025HEALTH

Breast Cancer Treatment: The Hidden Challenges of Hormone Therapy

Hormone therapy is a common treatment for breast cancer. It helps control the disease. But it also comes with side effects. These can be tough to handle. A recent study looked at these side effects. It focused on patients with malignant breast tumors. The study found that hormone therapy can cause

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Dec 03 2025HEALTH

Delivering Babies: How Doctors Learn in Rich and Poor Countries

Doctors in different parts of the world learn to perform C-sections in very different ways. This is not just about the tools they use, but also about the training they receive. A recent study looked at how doctors in wealthy countries and those in poorer countries learn to do C-sections. In rich co

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Nov 26 2025HEALTH

Understanding Monthly Struggles: How PMDs Affect Student Life in Western Uganda

Many young women in university face tough times every month due to premenstrual disorders (PMDs). These include premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Both can make life harder and affect studies. A recent study looked at how common these disorders are among female

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Nov 10 2025HEALTH

How Portuguese Doctors Use Health Apps in Their Work

In Portugal, family doctors are starting to use health apps more often. These apps can help patients take better care of themselves. But how exactly are these doctors using them? That's what a recent study tried to find out. First, it's important to understand that health apps are becoming really p

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