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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

The Glucose Glitch: How Weight-Loss Drugs Are Used By US Adults

GLP-1 receptor agonists are drugs used to manage weight and diabetes. These drugs are used daily to help people lose weight. They are called glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists. The drugs are not a quick fix. They have to be used consistently for them to work. This is called adherence and is

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Navigating End-of-Life Care for Migrants

As people from different countries get older in the Netherlands, the care system has to figure out how to support them in their golden years. How do these people want to be cared for? What do they think is important? These are tough questions to answer. Some people from Suriname, Morocco, and Turke

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Hospital Heroes: Shedding Light on Malnutrition in East Wollega

''Can nurses and doctors in Ethiopia fully grasp and tackle malnutrition in adults? Maybe not always. This issue is overlooked and overshadowed by other aspects of patient care. In some areas of Ethiopia, hospitals are working hard, but they are fighting an uphill battle. Most of them are

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Flu on the Rise: Wastewater Warnings in Northeast Ohio

In some counties of northeast Ohio, there's a clear sign that flu season is in full swing. Health watchers detected influenza fragments in wastewater samples. The counties affected are Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, and Lorain. This is a big deal because wastewater monitoring can predict a surge in flu cases

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Fighting Cancer With Beams: Uganda's Journey in Radiation Therapy

In Uganda, the journey of radiation therapy has been one with ups and downs. In the late 1980's, the first step was to introduce radiation treatment units. This was the start of something big in Uganda. These units were used to figure out the best radiation doses for patie

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Jan 30 2025HEALTH

Beneath the Surface: BC's Specialist Shortage and Its Impact on Patients

British Columbia is grappling with a hidden problem. while the healthcare system is busy trying to solve various issues it has no answer to it. The waitlist for cardiology, neuros, orthopedic surgery and urology appointments are way too long. Between 2000 and 2014 the number of specialists in the

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Jan 30 2025OPINION

Who is really keeping us safe when it comes to vaccines?

Vaccines are not just a topic of debate. They play a vital role in our nation's health. One crucial player in this field is the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). They're responsible for keeping us safe from deadly diseases. HHS does a lot. They get us ready for communicable

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Jan 30 2025POLITICS

RFK Jr's Big Day: What Happened at His Confirmation Hearing?

Imagine a room filled with senators, all eyes on one man: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. This was his big moment, his first of two hearings to become the next head of the Department of Health and Human Services. A lot was riding on this day. This wasn't like other confirmation hearings. Kennedy's no

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Jan 30 2025HEALTH

The Money Side of Keeping Hearts Healthy

The story of a pill does not seem interesting. Many see it as a change in life that can reduce weight. Things have started to change. This pill can help people who struggle with heart problems. People are always looking for new ways to lower healthcare costs and the money it takes to treat heart di

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Jan 30 2025HEALTH

Bridging the Gap: How Doctors Can Rebuild Trust with Patients

When COVID-19 changed everything, people started questioning authority – including doctors. Patients now have reservations about treatments and advice. Doctors need new tricks to gain trust back. Meet the LEAP method, a way to turn tense talks into teamwork. Think of it like building a wall; you nee

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