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Jan 03 2026EDUCATION

When Educators Meet Different Cultures: A Look at Child Protection

Child protection workers often face challenges. One big challenge is cultural countertransference. This is when a worker's personal biases or cultural background affects how they interact with kids and families from different backgrounds. It's not talked about much, but it's important. A recent stu

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Dec 31 2025HEALTH

How a City is Trying to Stop Child Abuse Before It Happens

Child abuse is a big problem. It can cause serious issues for kids and society as a whole. Kids who experience abuse are more likely to have mental health problems, use drugs, act out violently, think about suicide, and struggle in school. A city is trying to do something about it. They want to sto

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Nov 25 2025HEALTH

How Childhood Weight Affects Liver Health Later in Life

Childhood obesity is a serious issue. It's not just about how someone looks or feels now. It can have long-term effects on health. One big concern is how it affects the liver. Specifically, it might lead to a condition called metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). This is

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Oct 16 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Struggle: How Caregivers' Brains React to Tough Tasks

Caregivers in long-term care homes often face overwhelming demands. Their jobs are tough, with residents who have complex needs and organizations that expect a lot. To understand how this affects them, researchers studied 28 caregivers from six homes in New Brunswick, Canada. They used special tools

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Oct 02 2025HEALTH

How Beliefs Can Help Kids Stay Safe and Strong

Child abuse is a big problem all over the world. It affects kids' health, growth, and happiness. While many ways to stop violence have been found, one important factor is often overlooked: spirituality. This is the idea of having a strong set of beliefs and values that guide a person's life. Spirit

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Oct 01 2025HEALTH

Fighting Childhood Cancer: How AI is Changing the Game

Childhood cancer is a serious issue. It's the main reason kids in the U. S. suffer from long-term illnesses leading to death. Over the past few decades, cases have increased significantly. But there's a new hope on the horizon. The U. S. government is taking action. They're using artificial intelli

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Sep 11 2025HEALTH

Can Ivermectin Fight Childhood Leukemia?

Childhood leukemia is a tough nut to crack. Doctors usually rely on glucocorticoids to treat it. But what happens when these drugs stop working? That's where the search for new treatments comes in. Ivermectin, a drug known for kicking out parasites, might have a hidden talent. Scientists think it c

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Jul 28 2025HEALTH

Caring for Caregivers: A Fresh Look at Medication Management

Caregivers for individuals with Alzheimer's and similar conditions have a tough job. They are responsible for ensuring that their loved ones take the right medications at the right times. However, the tools available to help them with this task are often not up to the mark. These tools, whether digi

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Jul 18 2025HEALTH

Unmasking the Hidden Struggles of Care Aides: A New Approach to Understanding Work Stress

Care aides are the unsung heroes in long-term care homes, providing essential support to residents. They handle daily activities and ensure residents get the attention they need. But this job is tough and can lead to high stress and job dissatisfaction. While we know a lot about what causes stress a

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Jul 16 2025RELIGION

Keeping Kids Safe: A Look at Religious Groups' Efforts

Child abuse is a big problem worldwide. Everyone needs to do their part to keep kids safe. In Australia, there was a big investigation called the Royal Commission. It looked into how groups, like churches, handled child abuse. The investigation led to new rules. But how well are these rules being fo

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