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Can Chatting Bots Help Us Think Better?

February 8, 2025

Chatting with AI might seem like just another fun tech trend, but it’s starting to play a big role in mental health. There's a lot of talk about how effective these AI tools are at helping us overcome common thinking traps, like seeing things only from our own point of view or lacking self-control.

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Medication Management at Home: Do Tele-Pharmacy's Visits Benefit Seniors?

February 6, 2025

Let's call it a raw fact, seniors are more likely to have more than one chronic condition requiring multiple medications. Combine this with over-the-counter meds and supplements and you get a recipe for potential disaster. Doctors looking at these cases come across Time failing to address the comple

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The Sleep Defense Against Childhood Trauma

February 5, 2025

Sleep in teenage years is a big deal! Researchers found that getting good sleep can help shield young people from the negative effects of childhood trauma. What happens is this: When you experience trauma as a child, it can mess with your mental health as you grow up. This can lead to feeling reall

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Smoking and Couch Potatoes: Black adults in the USA fight health epidemic

January 31, 2025

Picture this: You are a regular user of a smartphone. It is a fact that more than half of America's Black adults suffer from health problems. Tobacco and obesity are the main culprits. The good news is that these health problems can be tackled. A new approach is on the scene using smart phones and

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German Doctors' Opinions on Apps for Dementia Prevention

January 23, 2025

eHealth apps, which help people make healthier lifestyle choices, are getting a lot of attention. They might be useful for older adults to keep their brains healthy and lower their chances of getting dementia. A study talked to German family doctors about these apps. It turns out, these doctors are

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HPV in Jeddah: Knowledge Gaps and High-Risk Genotypes

January 14, 2025

In Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, a recent study shed light on the prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV), a common sexually transmitted infection that can cause genital warts and various cancers like cervical, anal, penile, and oropharyngeal. With over 10 million women at risk of HPV-related cervical canc

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How Text Messages Could Boost Colposcopy Appointments

January 14, 2025

Cervical cancer continues to affect minoritized women disproportionately due to low screening rates and incomplete follow-ups. One key hurdle is that these women often face structural and emotional barriers to getting colposcopies, a crucial exam for detecting early signs of cervical cancer. Tried-

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Boosting PrEP Adherence Among Young LGBTQ+ Men: Can Digital Tools Help?

January 13, 2025

Young men who identify as LGBTQ+ and have sex with other men are at a higher risk of contracting HIV. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a daily pill that can significantly reduce this risk, but adherence can be tricky. Digital health interventions (DHIs) are emerging as a promising way to help thes

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The Link Between Supplements and COVID-19 Symptoms

January 10, 2025

A recent study looked into whether taking dietary supplements had any effect on COVID-19 symptoms. Researchers from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences surveyed over 27, 000 adults who were tested for COVID-19. They found that people who had symptoms were more likely to take supplements,

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] Cancer and Climate: How Weather Affects Care in North Carolina

December 19, 2024

] Imagine living in North Carolina and dealing with a cancer diagnosis. Now, think about how extreme weather events can make healthcare tougher to access. This study looked into how climate affects cancer care in NC. The researchers used data from 2017 to 2021 to see how climate vulnerability and c