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Mar 29 2025HEALTH

The Gut-Brain Connection: How IBS Affects Thinking

IBS, or Irritable Bowel Syndrome, is a common problem. It affects how people live their lives and puts a strain on healthcare services. Most people know about the usual signs: tummy pain and weird bathroom habits. But there is more to IBS than meets the eye. Recent studies show that IBS can also mes

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Mar 29 2025HEALTH

How to Make Youth and Families Count in Health Research

The involvement of young people and families in health research is crucial. Their personal experiences and insights are invaluable. When research aligns with what patients need and want, it becomes more meaningful and effective. However, there are hurdles to overcome. Sometimes, youth and families

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Mar 29 2025HEALTH

What Makes Older Adults Choose or Avoid Health Tech?

There is a lot of talk about health tech these days. It is everywhere, and it is growing fast. But not everyone is jumping on the bandwagon, especially older adults. Why do some older folks say yes to health tech, while others say no? There are two main ideas that try to explain this. They are calle

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Mar 29 2025HEALTH

Nurse Navigators: The Unsung Heroes of Digital Cancer Care

In the fast-paced world of cancer treatment, digital remote monitoring (DRM) has emerged as a game-changer. It helps doctors keep an eye on patients from afar, making cancer care more efficient. But here is the twist: the success of DRM heavily relies on nurse navigators (NNs). These professionals a

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Mar 29 2025HEALTH

Brain Tumors in Kids: Why Early Diagnosis Matters

Diagnosing brain tumors in children can take a long time. The gap between when symptoms first appear and when a diagnosis is made can be quite lengthy. This delay can have serious consequences. It can push back the start of crucial treatment. So, it is important to understand what affects this delay

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Mar 29 2025HEALTH

HIV Care After Sexual Assault: A Look at Improvements

In emergency rooms, patients who have experienced sexual assault often struggle to get HIV post-exposure prophylaxis, or PEP. This medication can prevent HIV infection if taken soon after exposure. A recent effort aimed to change this. The plan involved updating the electronic health records for sex

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Mar 29 2025HEALTH

Mending a Torn Patellar Tendon: A New Approach

The patellar tendon is a crucial part of the knee. It connects the kneecap to the shinbone. When it tears, it can cause serious problems. This injury is not common, but it is severe. Traditional fixes often fail. The tendon can tear again. This happens because the tendon is weak. It may have scars o

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Mar 29 2025HEALTH

College Students and the Fitness Challenge

College life can be tough. It's a time of new experiences, but it's also a time when many students neglect their health. Regular exercise is super important. It boosts physical fitness, lowers disease risk, improves mood, and even helps with studying. Yet, many college students don't get enough of i

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Mar 28 2025HEALTH

Measles on the Move in West Texas

The measles virus is making its way through West Texas, and it's not just sticking to one group. At least 327 people have caught the disease, and it's spreading fast. The first cases popped up in the Mennonite community, but now it's moving beyond that. Mennonites are part of the Anabaptist Christia

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Mar 28 2025HEALTH

Measles Surge: Why Canada's Biggest Outbreak in a Decade is Hitting Certain Communities Harder

Measles is making a comeback in Canada's largest province, with numbers that have surpassed those in the recent Texas and New Mexico outbreak. The latest reports show over 100 new cases in just one week, pushing the total to 572 since October. This surge is largely due to people who have not receive

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