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Apr 02 2025HEALTH

Aphasia Check-Up: How Well Does the BDAE-2 Work in Serbia?

The Boston Diagnostic Aphasia Examination, or BDAE-2, is a well-known tool used to diagnose speech disorders. In Serbia, it has been in use for a while, but there is a lack of information on how well it works for Serbian speakers. A recent study set out to change that. Researchers wanted to see if t

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Apr 02 2025HEALTH

How Smartphones Can Track Your Pelvic Movement

Smartphones are not just for chatting or gaming. They have sensors that can track how your body moves. This is big news for people helping others get better from injuries. They often check how well someone can stand on one leg. This helps them see if the person is getting better or needs more help.

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Apr 02 2025HEALTH

Mali's Health Heroes: The Quest for Better Sexual and Reproductive Care

Mali is facing a big challenge in its healthcare system. The country is struggling with a shortage of skilled workers in primary health care and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). This gap is making it hard for people, especially women and girls, to get the healthcare they need. The s

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Apr 02 2025SCIENCE

Gut Health and Immune Suppression: The Role of Microbes and Fat Metabolism

The gut is a hotbed of activity, teeming with microbes that play a crucial role in overall health. When the immune system is suppressed, it can throw a wrench into the body's metabolism, hormones, and general functioning. This disruption is often linked to changes in gut bacteria, but the exact conn

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Apr 02 2025HEALTH

Plastics in Pregnancy: A Hidden Health Risk?

Plastics have become a part of everyday life. They are in our homes, our cars, and even our food. But what happens when these tiny plastic pieces, known as microplastics, make their way into a pregnant woman's body? This is not a hypothetical question. It is a real concern that has been studied in C

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Apr 02 2025HEALTH

Cervix Changes Across the Dog's Cycle

The cervix is a key player in the dog's reproductive cycle. It's a part of the female reproductive system. It's a tube that connects the uterus to the vagina. It's important to understand how it changes during different stages of the cycle. This helps in managing reproductive health. A recent study

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Apr 02 2025HEALTH

Young Minds in a Digital World: How Social Media Affects Indonesian Teens

Social media has become a huge part of everyday life for teens in Indonesia. It can be a great tool, but it also comes with its own set of problems. One big issue is the effect it has on mental health. Many teens face anxiety and depression because of the pressure they feel from social media. This i

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Apr 02 2025HEALTH

Young Women's Fight Against HIV in Kenya: The Tu'Washindi Na PrEP Initiative

In Kenya, young women face a big challenge. They make up a quarter of all new HIV cases each year among those over 15. This is a huge problem, especially since there is a powerful tool to prevent HIV: PrEP. PrEP is a medicine that, when taken correctly, can greatly lower the risk of getting HIV. How

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Apr 01 2025POLITICS

Congress Faces Proxy Voting Debate

Congress is at a crossroads. Some lawmakers want to allow new parents to vote remotely. Others are against it. This debate is heating up. The push for change started over a year ago. A group of younger lawmakers led by Representative Anna Paulina Luna began advocating for this change. She wanted ne

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Apr 01 2025SCIENCE

Astronauts Face Unexpected Challenges in Space Mission

The journey to the International Space Station (ISS) can be unpredictable. The Starliner spacecraft encountered significant issues during its flight last summer. Four of its thrusters failed, leaving astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams in a tough spot. Wilmore had to take manual control, but

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