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Are Colleges Making Students' Mental Health Worse?

November 21, 2024

Colleges are meant to prepare students for the real world, but some might be doing the opposite. After the 2016 U. S. election, many colleges turned into giant comfort zones, offering students milk, cookies, and even cuddle sessions with therapy animals. Harvard and Cornell cancelled classes to help

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Natural Killer Cells in Pregnancy: A Closer Look

November 21, 2024

Natural killer (NK) cells are crucial at the maternal-fetal interface, where they interact with pregnancy-related hormones to maintain the delicate balance needed for a healthy pregnancy. However, these cells are highly diverse, making their classification tricky. Researchers have studied different

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The Cognitive Mystery of Danish Men Born in 1953

November 21, 2024

In a dynamic city called Metropolit, a bunch of Danish men born in the same year, 1953, have become the focus of a unique study. The goal? To understand who might be more likely to face cognitive decline, a term that simply means early signs of brain issues like dementia. Researchers analyzed 582 me

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What Clients Really Want: Shaping Contraceptive Care

November 21, 2024

When it comes to contraceptive care, clients are looking for something personal and tailored to their needs. The goal is simple: help them meet their reproductive health goals. However, recent findings show that the way providers offer this care could use some improvement. This review dives into wha

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How Development Partners Shape Health Funding in Senegal

November 21, 2024

Senegal, like many other low- and middle-income countries, needs to fund its health system in a fair and sustainable way to reach Universal Health Coverage (UHC). This study looked into how international partners help shape Senegal's health financing. We talked to 32 important people and reviewed ke

education

The Importance of Arts in School: Why They Matter More Than Ever

November 21, 2024

Arts education in public schools is facing significant challenges, with potential cuts in funding and a shift in focus towards subjects like math, literacy, and science. But why should we care about arts education? The arts aren't just "nice-to-haves" but are essential for human expression, connecti

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Handling Trauma: Therapy for Kids Bereaved by Violence

November 21, 2024

When a child loses a loved one to homicide, it's tough. We need to help them cope. Researchers in Britain recently studied how kids and teens deal with this horror. They focused on a treatment called Traumatic Grief-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TGF-CBT). 222 kids, aged 8 to 25, who finished

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The Hidden Power of UI Design in Fighting AI Bias

November 21, 2024

Ever thought about how the way we interact with AI can affect its decisions? turns out, it's a big deal, especially in healthcare. User interface (UI) design plays a crucial role in mitigating bias in AI-based clinical decision support (CDS). Imagine this: a doctor is using an AI tool to diagnose a

celebrities

Pete Davidson's Friend Sets the Record Straight

November 21, 2024

A recent rumor claimed that Pete Davidson, the comedian, had checked into rehab again, this time after a brief relationship with Maria Georgas, a reality TV star. But Maria put an end to these rumors with a simple message on her Instagram: "Never dated Pete. False rumor! I’m friends with his sister.

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Streamlining School Health: A Digital Helper

November 21, 2024

Ever pondered what it'd take to transform schools into healthier environments? Health Promoting Schools (HPS) have been tackling this, but the process can be quite a task. From getting certified to planning and monitoring, it's a lot to handle. What if there was a tool to simplify this journey? Ente