HEALTH

Dec 28 2025HEALTH

Steering Towards Brain Health: What Your Driving Says About Your Mind

Ever thought about how your driving might hint at your brain's health? It turns out, the way you drive could reveal a lot about your cognitive state. People with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) tend to drive less, especially at night and on long trips, compared to those with normal cognition. This i

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Dec 28 2025HEALTH

Heart Health and Wildfire Safety: Two Important Updates

A big event is coming up for anyone who cares about their heart. The 15th Annual Heart Forum by El Camino Health is happening on Saturday, February 7. It's free and packed with useful info. Doctors will talk about the latest in heart care. There will be hands-on sessions, a demo on cooking heart-hea

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Dec 28 2025HEALTH

Innovative Health and Wellness Startups Making Waves

Every year, a big tech event showcases the most promising startups. Out of thousands of applicants, only 200 make it to the next round. These startups are divided into different categories, and each group competes to show off their ideas. The health and wellness category is full of exciting innovati

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Dec 28 2025HEALTH

Understanding the Shift: How Spina Bifida Patients Move to Adult Care

Moving from child to adult healthcare is a big deal for anyone, but it's especially important for those with spina bifida. A recent study looked into this transition and created a new way to measure how well it's going. They used interviews and a special coding system to figure this out. The study

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Dec 28 2025SCIENCE

Science in the US: A Year of Setbacks and Resilience

In 2025, scientists in the US faced unprecedented challenges. The year started with the National Institutes of Health halting key operations, which disrupted ongoing studies and grant reviews. This was followed by executive orders that rolled back diversity and inclusion programs and removed crucial

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Dec 28 2025HEALTH

Unraveling the Link: Eating Disorders and Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Eating disorders are a serious concern for people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). But what comes first? Does IBD lead to eating disorders, or do eating disorders make IBD worse? It's a tricky question. A recent study tried to find out how common eating disorders are in people with IBD. First

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Dec 28 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Climate Change Affects Native American Food Sources

Native American tribes in the eastern U. S. face a tough situation. Their traditional food systems have been disrupted for a long time. This has led to health problems related to diet. Now, climate change is making things even harder. It's not clear how these tribes will be able to grow enough food

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Dec 28 2025BUSINESS

A Tech Worker's Tragic Battle with Workplace Stress

A bright and ambitious woman, Annie Surman, found herself in a dark place after working at a major tech company. She was a standout student, a Columbia graduate, and even interned with NASA. But her time at MongoDB, a data storage company, took a toll on her mental health. Annie's parents say she s

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Dec 28 2025HEALTH

The Unseen Shield: Why Vitamin D Matters More Than You Think

Vitamin D is often overlooked, but it's a powerhouse for your health. It's not just about bones; it's a crucial part of your immune system. Many people are not getting enough of it. In fact, a huge chunk of the world's population is deficient in this important nutrient. Where does vitamin D come fr

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Dec 28 2025HEALTH

Vaccine Worries: What's Happening with Rabies Shots in India?

Australia recently raised alarms about fake rabies vaccines in India. They said some batches of the Indian-made Abhayrab vaccine might not be real. This news came out on December 27, 2025. Australia told travelers who got the vaccine in India since November 1, 2023, to get new shots. They suggested

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