HEALTH

Sep 19 2025HEALTH

Faith Leaders Stepping Up in Sierra Leone's Ebola Fight

In Sierra Leone, religious leaders played a crucial role during the Ebola outbreak from 2014 to 2016. They were not just spiritual guides but also key players in spreading awareness about the disease. This was not their first time helping with health issues. They had already been involved in campaig

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Sep 19 2025HEALTH

What's the Deal with Choking Trends on TikTok?

TikTok is full of trends, but one that's been causing some concern is the #chokekink trend. This trend involves videos about sexual choking, which has become quite popular among young people. In a recent study, researchers looked at 96 videos related to this trend over two days. They found that most

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Sep 18 2025HEALTH

Sleep Troubles Plague Ukrainian Soldiers

The war in Ukraine has taken a heavy toll on soldiers' mental health, with sleep problems being a major issue. A recent study looked at how common insomnia and nightmares are among Ukrainian combatants dealing with stress-related mental health issues. The study focused on 99 male soldiers aged 18 t

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Sep 18 2025CELEBRITIES

Bella Hadid's Health Journey: A Glimpse into Her Struggles

Bella Hadid recently shared a personal health update that has left many fans worried. She posted photos from her hospital bed, connected to IVs, but didn't reveal what she's being treated for. This isn't the first time she's been open about her health battles. Bella has been dealing with Lyme disea

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Sep 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

New Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 Features: What's Cooking for Pixel Users?

Google's latest Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 is out, and it's packed with some cool new features for Pixel users. Let's dive in and see what's new and what it means for you. First up, you can now customize the shape of your app icons on the home screen. Google has given us five different shapes to choose

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Sep 17 2025HEALTH

What Really Happened to the CDC Director?

A recent Senate hearing shed light on the controversial firing of Susan Monarez, the former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The hearing, led by Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy, aimed to uncover the true reasons behind her abrupt dismissal just weeks after her confirmat

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Sep 17 2025POLITICS

Funding Fight: Will the Government Shut Down?

The government might close down soon. Republicans have a plan to keep things running, but Democrats aren't happy. They want changes. If they can't agree, the government could stop working. The Republicans want to keep the government funded until late November. They also want to add more money for s

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Sep 17 2025HEALTH

What Happens to Kids' Brains After a Mild Head Injury?

Kids can get hurt playing sports or just being kids. Sometimes, they might bump their heads and get a mild brain injury. But what does this mean for their brainpower? Researchers wanted to find out. They looked at kids who had these mild brain injuries. They checked how well these kids did on tests

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Sep 16 2025HEALTH

States Take Action Against Ultraprocessed Foods: A New Push for Healthier Diets

States are taking steps to limit ultraprocessed foods, driven by a new push from the Department of Health and Human Services under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. This movement, part of the “Make America Healthy Again” initiative, aims to address what Kennedy calls a childhood chronic disease crisis. The focu

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Sep 16 2025HEALTH

Vaccine Rates: How Safe Is Your Neighborhood?

Vaccination rates for kids are dropping in many parts of the United States. This is a big deal because it puts communities at risk. Experts say that to keep diseases from spreading, at least 95% of children should be vaccinated. But recent data shows that fewer than 4 in 10 counties meet this goal.

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