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Why Isn't Onchocerciasis A Big Blindness Issue In These Two Sierra Leone Villages?

January 19, 2025

In Sierra Leone, onchocerciasis is a big worry in 14 out of its 16 districts. But two villages in Tonkolili district, Mangobo and Petifu, haven't seen much blindness from this disease. This raised eyebrows because, since 2005, these villages have had 17 rounds of annual treatments with ivermectin, a

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Exercise's Quick Impact on Blood Pressure in Tough Cases

January 18, 2025

We know that exercise helps people with high blood pressure, but what about those who have tough-to-treat cases? This study looked into how short bursts of moderate and intense exercise affect blood pressure right after exercise and over a whole day. Researchers checked out two types of workout

environment

How Well Do Yellow River Basin Residents See Nature's Benefits?

January 17, 2025

Imagine you're living along the Yellow River in China. How much do you think the river and its surroundings help your daily life? This study explored how well the river basin's ecosystem services match what locals think. Ecosystem services, or ESs, are the goodies nature provides, like clean water,

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Music and Exercise: How Your Favorite Tunes Affect Workouts

January 17, 2025

Ever noticed how your favorite song can make a tough workout seem easier? It turns out, science agrees with that feeling. A recent study dug into how listening to our preferred music (PM) during exercise impacts adult recreational athletes. They found that PM can make the workouts more satisfying an

politics

Oil Depot Attack in Russia: A Close Call

January 16, 2025

On Wednesday night, a drone attack targeted an oil depot in Russia's Voronezh region. The governor of the region, Alexander Gusev, reported this on social media. He mentioned that Russian air defense units and electronic warfare systems had intercepted incoming drones, causing a fire. This incident

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Stopping TB Before Treatment Begins

January 16, 2025

Tuberculosis, often called TB, is a global health issue causing many deaths, with over 90% happening in low- to middle-income countries. One of the biggest problems is that people don't finish their TB treatment, which makes the disease worse and easier to spread. Researchers looked into ways to hel

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Exercise After Stroke: Can It Help Depression?

January 16, 2025

Did you know that exercise might be a simple and powerful tool to fight depression after a stroke? Scientists have found that working out can actually change how our body responds to stress and inflammation. Let's break it down. When you have a stroke, your brain goes through a lot. Inflammation ha

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Understanding Experts' Views on TB Screening for Migrants

January 16, 2025

Tuberculosis, a serious lung infection, remains a global health concern. Experts from various countries have weighed in on how migrants should be screened for this disease. Their perspectives are crucial in shaping national policies. One key point of debate is the frequency of screening. Some exper

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Can Online Weight Loss Programs Really Work Long-Term?

January 16, 2025

You've probably heard of online weight loss programs before. But do they really work in the long run? A big study looked into this, focusing on the CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet Online. This program is designed to help people manage their weight digitally. The study wanted to see how effective these ki

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Yoga for Better Memory: A Scientific Experiment

January 16, 2025

Have you ever thought about how exercise could help improve your memory? Scientists have been exploring a gentle form of exercise called "Yoga-like" to see if it can slow down the effects of Alzheimer's disease. You might know that running or other aerobic exercises can help with brain health, but t