HEALTH

Mar 22 2025HEALTH

Kids and Brain Tumors: A Fresh Take on Treatment

Brain tumors in children are not common. These growths can pop up in the brain's ventricles. They are known as choroid plexus tumors. Dealing with these tumors in kids can be challenging. But there is a new method that is gaining attention. It is called purely neuroendoscopic removal. This method us

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Mar 22 2025HEALTH

How Identity Struggles and Past Hurts Shape Mental Health in Latiné Teens

Latiné teens in the US often face tough times. They are more likely to go through tough experiences. But what makes these experiences even harder? It is the mix of past hurts and feelings about their ethnic background. This is what a recent study looked into. It focused on teens who had gone thro

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Mar 22 2025HEALTH

The Cultural Hurdles in Heart Health Recovery

Heart issues are a big deal for South Asian folks living outside the Indian subcontinent. They face higher death rates and more hospital visits due to heart problems than white people. Yet, they are not taking part in cardiac rehabilitation programs as much as they should. These programs are crucial

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Mar 22 2025HEALTH

Metabolic Syndrome and Bile Duct Cancer: What's the Link?

The liver is a vital organ. It has many jobs, including filtering blood and producing bile. Bile is important for digesting fats. The bile ducts are tiny tubes that carry bile from the liver to the small intestine. Sometimes, cancer can grow in these ducts. This is called cholangiocarcinoma. It can

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Mar 22 2025HEALTH

Lead Levels in Young Children: A Silent Health Crisis in Georgia

In the Republic of Georgia, a hidden health concern has been affecting young children. Many kids between the ages of 5 and 7 have been dealing with high levels of lead in their blood. This issue is not new, but it has been gaining attention recently. Lead is a toxic metal that can cause serious heal

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Mar 21 2025HEALTH

Measles on the Move: A Traveler's Wake-Up Call

Measles, one of the most contagious diseases, has put Washington Dulles International Airport on high alert. Two travelers returning from overseas tested positive for measles after spending time at the airport's baggage claim on March 5. One group was at Concourse A between 8 am and 12:30 pm, while

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Mar 21 2025HEALTH

Pharmacies Skirt FDA Rules to Keep Selling Popular Drugs

The FDA recently declared that compounding pharmacies should stop making knockoff versions of popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs, such as Zepbound and Mounjaro. However, many online pharmacies are still advertising these drugs, despite the FDA's ban. This is because some pharmacies are finding l

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Mar 21 2025HEALTH

Measles Surge in Texas: A Wake-Up Call for Vaccination

Measles is making a comeback in Texas, with 309 cases reported in just two months. This number has already surpassed the total cases reported across the entire United States last year. The majority of these cases are among individuals who have not been vaccinated or whose vaccination status is unkno

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Mar 21 2025HEALTH

Combating Metabolic Syndrome: Why Mixing It Up Works Best

Metabolic syndrome is a big problem. It's a cluster of conditions that increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. But here's some good news. A recent study found that combining different types of interventions can be more effective than focusing on just one. This study looked at how w

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Mar 21 2025HEALTH

Weekends and Heart Health: A New Look at Exercise Patterns

The way people move has changed a lot in recent times. This shift has put a spotlight on how physical activity affects health. Sitting around too much is bad news for the heart. It can lead to atherosclerosis, a big player in heart disease. This condition is influenced by many things, including how

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