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Did you know that not much is known about the lives of women who have survived breast cancer in Sub-Saharan Africa? A recent study looked into this issue, comparing the lives of women who have had breast cancer with those who haven't, across various regions in Sub-Saharan Africa. These regions were

Boosting Life After Breast Cancer: How Lifestyle Choices Help

Imagine having to face the tough battle against breast cancer and then the long, challenging road of recovery. In the US, over 4 million women are currently on this journey, and their numbers are expected to grow. But, survival comes with its own set of obstacles—physical weakness, stress, and lonel

The Impact of Age on Physical Activity and Obesity in Kids

Have you ever wondered how much kids move around as they grow older? A recent project, called TUBON, decided to find out. They looked at how much time kids spend sitting around, doing light activities, and running or playing hard. They also checked if being active or not makes a difference in kids'

Designing the Support Buddy App with Breast Cancer Survivors

Breast cancer is a global health concern, with a high survival rate in the US, at 91% over five years. Despite this, many survivors face mental health challenges like depression and anxiety due to the stress and uncertainty that comes with survivorship. Over 40% of survivors grapple with these issue

technology

Blockchain: Medicine's New Secure Scribe

Think of blockchain as an ultra-safe notebook where the whole healthcare team can jot down and peek at important info. But why's it special? Well, right now, medical data isn't always tight-lipped or easy to share, especially with cool gadgets like wearable devices on the scene. Imagine whispering a

business

Big Companies Hire Protection After CEO Shooting

The tragic shooting of UnitedHealthcare's CEO, Brian Thompson, has sparked a wave of action among major companies. To safeguard their top executives, businesses are now hiring protection managers. Just a few days after the incident, Amazon advertised for an executive protection manager. The job invo

Making Malaria Funds Clear: Why Kenya Needs Linked Diagnostics

Malaria is a big problem in Kenya. Money from different places, like international programs, is meant to help. But sometimes this money doesn't work well with what's already happening in the country. This can make it hard to give good healthcare and can hurt people's health. One big issue is that t

Unraveling the Mystery of Diverticular Disease

Diverticular disease is a growing concern worldwide, especially in Western countries and increasingly in Asia. You might know it as diverticulosis or diverticulitis. The problem? It's getting more common, and when it flares up into diverticulitis, it can lead to serious health issues and big medical

Spotting Drug Issues at Pharmacy INR Checks

Warfarin, an old but still widely used blood thinner, is usually managed by family doctors through lab tests in Canada. But in Nova Scotia, community pharmacists are taking a different approach called CPAMS. They're doing point-of-care INR tests and managing warfarin therapy. This isn't just about t

Social Media Use: A Real-Time Look at Teens' Emotional Ups and Downs