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Feb 06 2025HEALTH

Money, Health, and Finding Breast Cancer Early in Chile

Have you thought about how money and where you come from affect your health? Let's talk about breast cancer and how early finding it saves lives. In many places, like Chile, lots of people are getting cancer because of big changes which people call demographic and epidemiological transitions. It's

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Feb 06 2025HEALTH

The Journey of Mother's Milk in Ethiopia

Ethiopia's dedication to boosting child health is something it is known for, but when it comes to breastfeeding it's not always clear how things are evolving. For a long time, information about breastfeeding trends and how policies affect these trends stayed scattered about. People didn't k

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Feb 06 2025POLITICS

Is Trump’s latest plan for Gaza a step too far?

Trump just made a big statement about Gaza. He wants to move 2. 2 million people out of the territory and let the US take control. This idea is not just shocking, it is also irresponsible. The US president, known for his bold moves, has raised eyebrows before, but this plan might be his most reckles

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Feb 05 2025POLITICS

US Soldiers Might Leave Syria Soon

US leaders are thinking about pulling all of their soldiers out of Syria now. Officials in the Defense Department are making plans for this possible move. The recent discussions about pulling out the troops were a result of a recent statement that was made by the president. This was not dis

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Feb 04 2025POLITICS

Syrian Doctors and Nurses: Navigating Life and Work After Leaving Syria

It's important to understand that many people who once worked in healthcare in Syria had to leave their home because of the trouble that started in 2011. It forced many healthcare professionals to make big decisions. Some of the first to leave headed for the eastern Mediterranean region. As time pa

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Feb 04 2025HEALTH

Breast Cancer Diagnoses: How Digital Pathology Is Changing the Game

Breast cancer is becoming more common in Chile. Doctors need to use more than just basic tests to diagnose it accurately. They look at tissue samples, check for specific markers. This is where digital pathology comes in. It's a fancy term for using computers to help with diagnoses. But how does this

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Feb 04 2025HEALTH

Chemo Side Effect: How Your Body Clock Can Impact Nerve Pain

Cancer treatments often come with a host of unwanted side effects. One such issue is called chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, or CIPN for short. This condition involves damage to the nerves in the hands and feet, causing symptoms like numbness, tingling, and pain. To understand this bette

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Feb 03 2025ENVIRONMENT

Africa Nuclear Power Reboot

Southeast Asia is eager to put nuclear power back on the table. That’s right, we’re talking about nuclear energy, folks. In the Philippines, there’s a lone nuclear power plant in Bataan, sitting idle for over 40 years after the 1970 construction. That’s because of some safety scares and corruption

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Feb 03 2025HEALTH

What's in Your Breastmilk? Understanding Drug Secretion

Imagine this: a nursing mother takes medication for an infection. She's hoping to get better, but does this drug have a role in her breastmilk? Is it safe for the baby? Picture breastmilk as a superhighway. It moves nutrients and medicines. If a mom takes medicine, transporters in the breas

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Feb 02 2025POLITICS

Syria's New Move

Syria's new leadership is making waves. Ahmad al-Sharaa, the country's interim president, touched down in Saudi Arabia. This might be a big change for Saudi Arabia and Syria's relationship. Some believe this visit may relay a turning point in Syria's alliances. Sharaa flew in on a Saudi jet. Fatal

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