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Feb 12 2025HEALTH

Tremors and Tiny Tots: How Vitamin B12 Deficiency Affects Kids

Kids need certain vitamins and minerals as part of their diet to grow up strong and healthy. When babies and young children do not get enough vitamin B12, a serious problem can come up. Those early signs of a vitamin B 12 shortfall include tremors, developmental delays and anemia. Some children ma

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Feb 11 2025SCIENCE

Finding hidden water loss patterns in flood-prone areas

In places where floods are common and water data is hard to find, like Samar in the Philippines, figuring out how much water is lost through evaporation is a big challenge. Scientists decided to find out if some important climate factors have a direct effect on this water loss. They used a special t

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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

Kids Making Strides: A New Hope for AADCd

Rare gene problem called Aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase deficiency (AADCd) makes it tough for kids to move and learn. It gets in the way of their coordination, balance, and brain development. AADCd affects a small number of people but can cause big problems. Think of it as a roadblock on the pa

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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

Little Ones at Risk: When Breastfeeding Mums Lack Vitamin D

A lot of people don't realize that vitamin D deficiency is a big deal, especially for babies who are only breastfed, Breastfeeding is great, but if moms aren't getting enough vitamin D, their babies can have some serious issues. Babies who are born to mothers who are low on vitamin D can fa

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Feb 08 2025OPINION

Guantánamo Bay: A Dark Spot for Refugees

Guantánamo bay isn't winning any popularity contests these days. It has always been used as a fortress for the government. Why do people flee their homes? They do this to escape persecution and fear. They were seen as criminals by many. They most likely had to do something terrible or they would

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Feb 02 2025HEALTH

Older Adults' Nutrition Crisis: A Global Wake-Up Call

Nutrition problems are still a big deal for older people around the world. Let's talk about four big ones: not enough protein and energy, lack of iodine, not enough vitamin A, and iron deficiency. These issues have been a concern for a long time, from 1990 to 2021. These health problems do not affe

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Feb 01 2025EDUCATION

Sweating Towards Control: How Exercise Helps ADHD Students

College students with ADHD face unique challenges. Their daily struggles can feel like a battle. Let's dive into the power of exercise to help them manage their emotions and improve their overall happiness. Regular exercise may be a game-changer. How so? Well, it can boost a student's ability

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

ADHD lives in adult aggression. And girls are more at risk

Aggressive behaviour in adults can be traced back to tough childhoods. This is not new news, but what is less clear are the complex links behind it. Enter ADHD, which comes with its own struggles, anyone with ADHD can tell you how hard it can be to control one's actions and thoughts.

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Jan 30 2025HEALTH

Life With an Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator: How Past Experiences Shape Perceptions

Patients who have an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) have unique challenges. These ICDs are life-saving devices, but they come with their own set of worries. For instance, people who have gone through tough experiences as kids, known as adverse childhood experiences (ACE), might see the

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Jan 28 2025HEALTH

Iron Matters: How Hepcidin Can Help Pregnant Women

Pregnancy is an exciting time, but it also comes with risks. One major health issue that some pregnant women in the UK face is iron deficiency anaemia (IDA). This condition affects around 30% of pregnant women and can lead to poor health outcomes for both the mother and the baby. Current methods for

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