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Faith and Medicine: How Jewish and Muslim Beliefs Shape Healthcare Choices

November 23, 2024

When it comes to healthcare, patients from religious minorities like Orthodox Judaism and Islam might encounter unique struggles. They have to balance their beliefs with the principles of Western medicine. This exploration dives into the similarities between these faiths' approaches to medical ethic

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Videos vs. Papers: What's Easier for Teens to Understand?

November 22, 2024

Young people between 12 and 25 years old are most likely to use e-cigarettes, but getting them involved in health studies can be tough. Past research shows that watching a video to understand research can help them grasp the details better. However, previous videos used were quite long, unlike the s

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How Diabetes Patients Seek Care: A New Look

November 22, 2024

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a lifelong journey that involves mastering complex care, self-management, and regular doctor visits to keep blood sugar in check and stay healthy. This journey isn't easy, as patients have to navigate a lot of medical and disease-specific information. How people wi

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Icy Treatment May Lower Inflammation in Healthy Adults: A Preliminary Study

November 22, 2024

Let's talk about inflammation, the silent culprit behind many health issues like obesity, metabolic syndrome, and heart disease. It's even linked to a higher risk of dying. Doctors have found that whole-body cryotherapy (W-BC), a fancy term for full-body cold treatment, can help people with certain

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Minnesota Faces E. coli Outbreak After Ground Beef Recall

November 22, 2024

In Minnesota, at least 15 people have fallen ill due to E. coli poisoning, linked to a recent recall of over 167, 000 pounds of potentially contaminated ground beef. The recall was initiated by Detroit-based Wolverine Packing Co. after state agriculture officials reported multiple illnesses and dete

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Leveraging Tech to Support Parents Dealing with Childhood Trauma: A Collaborative Approach

November 22, 2024

Childhood adversity often leads to mental health issues in teens. Parenting programs in communities can help, but they sometimes have challenges. Technology can make these programs easier to use, but families going through tough times might face different obstacles. By teaming up with these families

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Vaccine Uptake Lags This Season, CDC Reports

November 22, 2024

This flu and Covid vaccine season is off to a slow start, says the CDC. As of mid-November, only about one-third of U. S. adults have gotten their flu shot, while roughly 18% have received the latest Covid vaccines. This is similar to last year's rates. The CDC urges everyone, especially the elderly

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Kids' Rights: Where We Stand and Where We Fall Short

November 22, 2024

Although many countries, including Ireland, have agreed to follow the United Nations' rules for children's rights, there's still a long way to go before these rules are fully put into practice. Some big problems that haven't gone away include kids living in poverty, not having good healthcare, and n

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Conversational AI Aids Laypeople's Medical Decisions

November 22, 2024

Picture this: you're at home and suddenly feel ill. You know you should seek help, but how can you tell if it's serious enough for an urgent medical check-up or if you can wait it out? Enter the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI)! AI tools, specifically those powered by Large Language Models (LLM

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Discovering New Uses for GLP1 Therapies

November 22, 2024

Did you know that a hormone in your body could help with more than just diabetes? Let's talk about GLP1 therapies. These treatments are usually used to manage type 2 diabetes. But now, scientists are finding new ways to use them. GLP1 therapies work by mimicking a natural hormone in your body. This