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Wearable Wonders: Clearing Up Heart Data

January 7, 2025

Ever thought about how those high-tech wrist gadgets can truly make a difference for your heart? Scientists have found a way to improve these devices by solving a major problem: the weak signals they send out. They've created a smart tool called SRECG. This tool cleans up those blurry signals, makin

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Measuring Weight Bias: A New Tool

January 7, 2025

Weight stigma is everywhere, affecting people's social, physical, and mental health. It comes from many places. So, researchers created a new tool called the Weight Stigma Exposure Inventory (WeSEI). This tool helps us understand where people experience weight stigma, whether it's from others or fro

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Delay issues in metastatic breast cancer: what you need to know

January 7, 2025

Ever noticed how people with early breast cancer often get quicker treatments? That's what scientists already know. But what about those with metastatic breast cancer (MBC), where it spreads to other parts of the body? Not much is known about why they face delays in getting care. This study is chang

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Measles Protection: A Look at Immigrants in Gwangju

January 7, 2025

You might think measles is a thing of the past, but it's still a big deal, especially for immigrants. These are folks who might not have gotten all the vaccinations they need. To keep measles from coming back, it's crucial to understand how many immigrants in Gwangju, South Korea, have measles antib

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Immigrant Teens and Oral Health: The Role of Discrimination and Resilience

January 7, 2025

Imagine you're a teenager who's moved to a new country. You might face challenges with your oral health, like many immigrant adolescents do. But why is this a big deal? Well, perceived racial discrimination can make things tougher. If you feel you're being treated unfairly because of your race, it m

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Sad News for Aubrey Plaza and Hollywood: Filmmaker Jeff Baena Lost to Suicide

January 7, 2025

Filmmaker Jeff Baena, husband of actress Aubrey Plaza, has died. His death was confirmed recently in Los Angeles and has been ruled as a suicide by local authorities. Baena and Plaza had been married since 2021, capping off a decade-long relationship. They were well-known in Hollywood for their coll

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Saving Texas Lives: Can 988 Survive Its Funding Gap?

January 7, 2025

Texas's 988 suicide hotline is facing a rough patch. With a $7 million budget shortfall, thousands of desperate callers are giving up hope, hanging up before they even connect with a counselor. This lifeline, backed by the federal government, is struggling under the weight of Texas's growing suicide

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Germany's Digital Health Revolution: A Closer Look at Rheumatology

January 7, 2025

Healthcare in Germany is undergoing a digital transformation, especially in the field of rheumatology. As the number of patients grows and resources become scarcer, doctors are adopting digital health technologies (DHTs). These tools, like video consultations and health apps, are changing the game i

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Is the SMILE Program Worth the Money?

January 7, 2025

When it comes to severe mental illness (SMI), just knowing if treatments work isn't enough. Policy makers need to know if they're a good use of limited healthcare funds. That's where cost-effectiveness studies come in. But, these studies are scarce when it comes to lifestyle interventions for people

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Tracking COPD with a Phone App: A Trial's Findings

January 7, 2025

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is often caused by smoking, but other factors like pollution and chemical exposure can also contribute. One common treatment for COPD is oxygen therapy, which helps ease breathing difficulty and boost survival rates. With advances in technology, mobile