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Life on the Streets: How Drug Use and Homelessness Affect Health

January 7, 2025

Imagine life on the streets, where finding food, clothes, and a place to sleep is a daily struggle. This is the reality for many people who use drugs (PWUD) in cities like Los Angeles and Denver. Researchers recently took a close look at how tough this life can be and how it impacts health. They fou

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Vaping: A South African High School Dilemma

January 7, 2025

The World Health Organization (WHO) has pointed out that the promotion of e-cigarettes has significantly increased their use among young people. This is a big worry because the long-term effects of nicotine and other substances on the developing brains of teenagers are well-documented. However, ther

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Stress Busters: Easy Ways to Keep Cool

January 7, 2025

Feeling stressed out? You're not alone. Stress can mess with your body, mind, and how you act. Knowing the signs can help you stay healthy and avoid problems like high blood pressure, heart disease, and diabetes. Ever heard of the "fight-or-flight" response? When your brain thinks something's w

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Florence Pugh Talks About Her Painful Experience Filming 'Midsommar'

January 7, 2025

Florence Pugh recently opened up about her intense experience while filming the horror movie 'Midsommar'. In an interview, she confessed that she pushed herself too far to play the role of Dani, a grieving woman who goes through a psychological breakdown. Pugh admitted that she abused herself emotio

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Few US Teens Get Gender-Affirming Meds, Study Shows

January 7, 2025

You might think that a lot of U. S. teens are getting gender-affirming medications, right? Well, a recent study says that's not the case. In fact, less than 1 in 1, 000 adolescents with commercial insurance received these medications over a five-year period. This includes puberty blockers and hormon

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Protecting Our Brains: The Unseen Threat of Microplastics in Lab Work

January 7, 2025

You might not think about it when you're looking at a microscope slide, but making histology slides can release tiny plastic particles into the environment. These microplastics (MPs) are showing up in every corner of the earth, from the deepest oceans to the highest mountains. And guess what? They'r

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Exploring the Impact of Gamified Health Apps on Physical Activity and Heart Health

January 7, 2025

Imagine you're trying to live healthier, and you download an app to help. But does adding game-like features make these health apps more effective? That's the question researchers wanted to answer. They looked at studies that compared apps with and without gamification. The goal was to see if these

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Unlocking Immunity: How PET Scans Track Body-Wide Defenses

January 7, 2025

Imagine you have a tumor, a dangerous cell cluster waging war within your body. Now, imagine scientists using a special kind of scan called Positron Emission Tomography (PET) to watch how your immune system responds to this invader. This isn’t just about the tumor anymore; it's about understanding h

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Healthcare Professionals' Views on Disabilities in Eastern India

January 7, 2025

In Eastern India, a significant number of people live with disabilities, and they often face health challenges that are not well met. This is partly because healthcare professionals might lack the right knowledge and understanding about disabilities. A recent study took a closer look at this issue i

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Sweet Drinks: The Tax Effect on Kids' Habits

January 7, 2025

Have you ever wondered how a tax on sugary drinks could influence kids' choices? Well, down in South Africa, researchers took a close look at this very topic. Over four years, they observed how a tax on sweet beverages, known as the health promotion levy, was changing kids' drinking habits. They did