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Vaccines and POTS: A Closer Look at Post-COVID-19 Side Effects

November 14, 2024

With over 13. 5 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses given worldwide by early 2024, the global vaccination drive has been a game-changer in battling severe illness and death. However, the emergence of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) as a potential side effect has sparked some concerns. Th

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Amazon's Telehealth Platform: Affordable Care for Beauty and Lifestyle

November 14, 2024

Amazon is revamping its telehealth platform to offer low-cost treatment plans and medication delivery for common beauty and lifestyle issues. Now, customers can tackle men's hair loss for as little as $16 a month, anti-aging skin care for $10 a month, and erectile dysfunction for $19 a month. There

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Ready Facilities, Better Care?

November 14, 2024

Improving child health hinges on boosting healthcare quality. But gathering and understanding service quality data is tough. The connection between how ready a facility is and the care it offers isn't simple. Let's dive into what's happening in five low- to middle-income countries. First, we need t

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Religious Worship and Mental Health: The COVID-19 Impact

November 14, 2024

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the UK, religious services stopped happening in person. Instead of gathering together, worshippers had to follow strict rules like social distancing, wearing masks, and not singing. This was all part of trying to stop the virus from spreading. Scientists wanted to find

environment

Gambian Villages: The Rain Challenge & Health Impact

November 14, 2024

In Gambia, rainfall is a bit of a wild card. Sometimes it buckets down, other times it's a mere trickle. This weather rollercoaster creates a big headache for rural folks: water shortages. When water is scarce, people might resort to unsafe practices, putting their health at risk. Researchers have

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Exploring Factors in Newborn Care in Kenya: A 2022 Survey Analysis

November 14, 2024

In Kenya, the push to reduce newborn deaths by 2030 is a significant goal. A recent study looked at what affects the quality of newborn care using data from over 11, 000 mothers in the 2022 Kenya Demographic and Health Survey. This survey used a two-stage sampling method to gather information about

sports

Spurs Coach Popovich Recovers After Mild Stroke

November 14, 2024

Coach Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs recently experienced a health scare. The 75-year-old coaching legend had a mild stroke on November 2 at the team's home arena, the Frost Bank Center. The team announced this news on Wednesday. Popovich, known for his outstanding coaching career, has led

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How CT Scans Can Predict Lifespan

November 14, 2024

Imagine being able to peer into someone's future health just from a simple CT scan. A new approach uses low-dose computed tomography (CT) to spot specific images that can tell how long a person might live. Researchers have figured out a way to turn these images into a health index, making individual

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Health Insurance Changes in Iran: A Closer Look

November 14, 2024

Imagine you’re in Iran, and it’s 2014. A big shift happens: the Health Transformation Plan (HTP) kicks in, aiming to make health services more affordable. One of its key parts is Universal Health Insurance (UHI), which starts covering almost everyone. The idea? To cut down on people paying too much

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Home Sweet Home: How Housing Affects Care Needs of Seniors

November 14, 2024

Ever thought about how your grandma's home could impact her care needs? A recent study in England explored this topic by chatting with 44 folks aged 65 and above, along with some of their caregivers. The findings? It's all about the condition, space, and legal stuff connected to the home. The state