HEALTH

Feb 11 2025HEALTH

COVID-19: Women's Struggle and UN's Response

The COVID-19 pandemic caused a lot of problems for women globally. Women's roles in healthcare, caregiving and vulnerable industries made them more at risk to infectious diseases. This was a massive struggle for women world wide. Women, during this time, had to deal with care burdens, job losses,

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Feb 11 2025HEALTH

Walking Away from Cancer

The APPROACH pilot study looked at how well people with cancer could use a smartphone app and extra support to get more exercise. They used a simple app called NHS Active 10, which helped them track their steps and encouraged them to walk faster. On top of that, participants got calls and helpful pr

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Feb 11 2025HEALTH

Ice-free organ transport: a tale of health app

Organ transport these days is a lot different than it used to be. For most of history, organs were kept on ice during transit before transplant. But that's not the case anymore. Imagine this: a kidney being pumped with a nutrient-rich solution, tracking its journey to the recipient. Now imagine tha

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Feb 11 2025HEALTH

Weight Loss Shots: A Growing Concern for Eye Health

A growing number of people have been reporting severe eye issues after using popular weight loss injections Ozempic and Mounjaro. These drugs, known for their effectiveness in helping people shed pounds, have now been linked to conditions like nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy or NAION

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Feb 11 2025HEALTH

Measles Outbreak in West Texas

In a small county in West Texas, health officials have confirmed fifteen cases of measles, with most of them affecting school-aged kids. This particular county has one of the highest rates of vaccine exemptions in the state. This outbreak isn't the only one happening in the U. S. In 2024, there's be

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Feb 11 2025HEALTH

Why Some Eyes Don't Respond to Special Treatment

Keratoconus is a condition where the cornea, the clear front part of the eye, bulges out. This makes vision blurry and hard to fix with glasses. Doctors have a special treatment called iontophoresis-assisted corneal cross-linking (I-CXL). This treatment aims to strengthen the cornea and halt its p

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Feb 11 2025HEALTH

Spirituality and Gender: Unveiling Family Life and Well-being

In Iran, where tradition and faith greatly influence families -- something true to many cultures -- understanding the different stuff that goes on in Iran households is essential. But here’s the twist: not much has been looked into understanding how spirituality and gender affect happiness and well-

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Feb 11 2025HEALTH

Fighting Cancer Better by Fighting Smarter

Cancer treatment has changed a lot with immunotherapy. But herein lies the problem. Some patients do not respond well to treatment. This is on top of having to deal with serious side effects caused by the immune system going into overdrive. Scientists have found a novel way to tackle this

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Feb 11 2025HEALTH

T-Boost vs. Lifestyle

Let's cut to the chase. We're talking testosterone, diabetes risk, and sex life. Men who are at risk for type 2 diabetes often get confused when trying to figure out what testosterone treatment and lifestyle changes can do for their sexual function. It's a bit of a mystery. But we will try to shed s

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Feb 11 2025HEALTH

What's the Buzz: Cancer Immunotherapy Through Social Media Eyes

The internet has long become a hot spot for people to voice their thoughts, experiences, and questions about cancer immunotherapy. Doctors and researchers might have a clear understanding of this cancer treatment, but what about everyone else? With the rise of immunotherapy in the medical field, it'

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