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Mar 28 2026HEALTH

Smart Tech Steps In for Back Pain Diagnosis

Doctors often struggle to agree on back problems because scans can look different from person to person. A narrowing in the lower spine called lumbar spinal stenosis is one tough case. Traditional MRI scans help, but experts don’t always see the same things when they look. Now, researchers are testi

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Mar 21 2026HEALTH

Parents Rejecting Baby Safety Shots: A Growing Concern

Doctors in hospitals across the country have noticed a worrying rise in newborns who skip routine safety shots such as vitamin K, the hepatitis‑B vaccine and eye ointment. A study of more than five million births showed that refusals of the vitamin K shot almost doubled from 2. 9 % in 2017 to 5. 2 %

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Mar 20 2026HEALTH

Healthcare Heroes: How Inner Strength Helps Doctors Stay Strong in Chaos

Doctors and nurses are on the front lines when disasters strike, but their success is not only about medical skills. Their mental toughness and sense of control play a big part in how well they can handle sudden, large‑scale emergencies. Researchers studied doctors and nurses in Israel during the

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Mar 17 2026HEALTH

Start Checking Your Cholesterol at 30

Doctors now say that people should begin monitoring heart‑health risks earlier than before. The new advice comes from a coalition of big medical groups that shared the rules in two major journals on March 13. The message is simple: if you’re over 30, get a blood test to see how much bad cholestero

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Mar 07 2026ENTERTAINMENT

How to Make Your Pokopia Island a Happy Home

First, think of the Environment Level as a score that shows how comfy your Pokémon feel. When you give them nice homes and keep their spaces tidy, the score goes up. If you cut a decoration or make a room feel empty, it can drop. The game counts all the happiness points from every Pokémon in an are

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Jan 28 2026HEALTH

The Heavy Load on Europe's Family Doctors: A Call for Change

Doctors who work in primary care face a lot of stress. This is a big problem in Europe. Two important groups have noticed this. They want to do something about it. First, let's talk about why this is happening. Doctors have too many patients to see. They also have a lot of paperwork. This is not go

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Jan 27 2026HEALTH

Vaccine Showdown: Doctors Stand Up to RFK Jr. with New Guidelines

Doctors in the U. S. are pushing back against recent changes to vaccine recommendations. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released its own list of vaccines for kids and teens. This list is different from the one made by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The AAP's list

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Dec 28 2025HEALTH

Closing the Digital Divide in Indigenous Mental Health Care

First Nations people in Australia face big challenges when it comes to mental health care. They often don't get the same support as others. Digital mental health (DMH) services could help. These services use technology like phones and computers to provide support. But we don't know much about how we

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Dec 19 2025FINANCE

Small Bank, Big Gains: First Capital's Surprising Rise

First Capital, a bank you might not have heard of, has seen its stock price jump a huge 132% in just one year. This is a big deal for a company with a market value of only $233 million. The bank, which is mainly into home loans, has caught the eye of investors thanks to its strong performance. The

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Dec 15 2025HEALTH

How Doctors Can Learn to Help Us Live Longer

Doctors are not always ready to help people live longer. They often focus on treating sickness rather than preventing it. But now, there is a push to change this. First, doctors need to learn more about ageing. This is not just about getting old. It is about understanding how the body changes over

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