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Money and Health: A Tale of Two Measures in China

January 1, 2026

In China, the link between money and health is not as straightforward as it might seem. Recent research using data from 2016 and 2020 shows that how people feel about their health and what their body mass index (BMI) says can be quite different. This difference changes depending on where you live an

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Caring for Everyone: Why Good Healthcare for Transgender Adults Matters

December 13, 2025

Healthcare is a basic need. It should be available to all. Yet, transgender and gender-diverse adults often face unfair treatment. This leads to health problems. Why does this happen? Mainly, because of stigma and discrimination. These issues make it hard for them to get good primary care. When care

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Unraveling the Mystery of Stomach Cancer in Western Honduras

December 4, 2025

Stomach cancer is a big deal worldwide, ranking as the fifth most common cancer. It's not just one thing that causes it, but a mix of genes, lifestyle, and environment. Honduras stands out with some of the highest rates in the western hemisphere, and it's not the same everywhere in the country. Res

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Can Qigong Help Ease Pain for Those with Spinal Injuries?

November 19, 2025

Chronic pain is a big problem for many people with spinal cord injuries (SCI). In fact, about 7 out of 10 adults with SCI deal with this kind of pain. The usual way to handle it is with medication, but this comes with its own set of issues. Medication can be addictive and often has unwanted side eff

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Stillbirths in the U. S. : A Hidden Crisis

October 29, 2025

Stillbirths are a tragic reality for many families in the U. S. , and a recent study sheds light on the alarming fact that nearly 30% of these heartbreaking events happen without any known risk factors. This study, which looked at almost 2. 8 million pregnancies, reveals that despite advances in med

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Virginia's Fight to Keep Moms Safe: Who's Stepping Up?

October 28, 2025

Virginia is in a tough spot. A group that looks into why moms are dying during or after pregnancy might stop working soon. This team, called the Maternal Mortality Review Team, is doing important work. But their money from the federal government might run out next August. This isn't just about Virg

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How Our Surroundings Affect Our Feelings of Loneliness

October 27, 2025

Loneliness is a growing problem worldwide. It's getting worse because of pandemics and extreme weather. This affects both our bodies and minds. A recent study looked into how our physical surroundings influence loneliness. It focused on how people from different cultures interact with their environm

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Breast Cancer: When Money and Access Matter

August 7, 2025

Black women in the U. S. face a tough battle with breast cancer. They are more likely to be diagnosed at a later stage. This makes treatment harder and survival rates lower. Why does this happen? It's not just about biology. Social factors play a big role. Money matters. Women living below the pove

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Closing the Gap: How to Improve Lung Cancer Care for Māori

July 11, 2025

Lung cancer hits Māori in Aotearoa New Zealand hard. It's the top killer among cancers for them. More Māori lose their lives to lung cancer each year than from the next five most common cancers combined. This is a big problem that needs attention. The story doesn't end there. Māori often get worse

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Breaking Barriers: Helping East African Women Get Checked for Breast Cancer

July 8, 2025

In Seattle, a big problem is that some women, especially those from East Africa, are not getting checked for breast cancer as often as they should. This is making things worse for them. Black women, in general, find out they have breast cancer later and it's more serious. But for immigrant women fro