ECOLOGICAL MODEL

Nov 22 2025HEALTH

How School Nurses Can Better Help Kids With Diabetes

School nurses play a big role in helping kids with diabetes. A recent study looked at what makes them feel confident in their job. It found that nurses who had more experience, better training, and more supplies felt more prepared. They also felt more confident when they had good relationships with students. The study asked 122 school nurses about their work. It loo...

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Sep 24 2025HEALTH

Why Do Teens in India Choose Junk Food?

In India, many teens are eating unhealthy foods. This is a big problem. It leads to weight gain and other health issues. So, why do they make these choices? A recent study looked into this. The study involved over 800 teens from government and private schools in two big cities. They used surveys and interviews to find out what influences teens' food choices. The res...

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Nov 19 2024HEALTH

Cameroon's Hidden Battle: Tackling Infections in Healthcare

Infections that spread in healthcare settings, known as healthcare-associated infections, pose a real threat. Despite global efforts and guidelines, many low- and middle-income countries, like Cameroon, are still finding it tough to set up effective programs to fight these infections. To understand the current state, a recent workshop in Cameroon used a unique appro...

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