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How Good Governance Makes Health Care Work for Everyone

March 1, 2025

First, let's talk about primary health care (PHC). It's the first point of contact people have with the health system. It's where they go for regular check-ups, vaccinations, and treatment for common illnesses. To make PHC work well, we need a strong health system. This includes things like building

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EBV and Kids' Liver Transplants: What You Need to Know

February 27, 2025

When a child gets a new liver, doctors have to keep a close eye on something called Epstein-Barr virus, or EBV. This virus can lead to a serious problem known as post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder, or PTLD. PTLD is one of the most common cancers that can happen after a liver transplant, an

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The Mystery of the Lingering Kiss

February 26, 2025

Imagine this: A crime scene. A kiss, a bite, a lick. A trace of saliva left behind. This is not a love story. It's a forensic puzzle. DNA from saliva can stick around, even after the act. This is not new news. But, what if we could use it better? What if we could find more clues from it? DNA is lik

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Bridging the Gap: Helping Ethnic Minorities Fight Liver Cancer

February 26, 2025

Liver cancer is a big health problem around the world. It hits ethnic minorities especially hard. Why? Because they often struggle with cultural differences, low health awareness, and not enough access to healthcare. These issues make it tough for them to manage their health and get the right treatm

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Barcelona and Atlético Madrid Clash in Copa del Rey Semi-Final

February 25, 2025

The Montjuïc Olympic Stadium in Barcelona is buzzing with excitement as two of Europe's top football teams, Barcelona and Atlético Madrid, face off in a crucial Copa del Rey semi-final first leg. This isn't just any match; it's a rematch of sorts, with Atlético Madrid already having beaten Barcelona

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Fighting Fat and Sugar: The Double Whammy of New Drugs

February 25, 2025

Imagine a world where one pill could tackle two major health issues at once. This is not a fantasy; it's the promise of a new class of drugs called GLP-1RAs. These aren't your average medications. They're designed to help people struggling with obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). But here's

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Can Helicobacter pylori Affect Your Liver?

February 25, 2025

Helicobacter pylori, or HP, is a bacteria that can cause stomach issues. Some people think that getting rid of HP might help with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD. This is because HP can mess with insulin, a hormone that controls blood sugar. When insulin isn't working right, it can lead

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Tiny Warriors: Using Nanoparticles to Fight Grain Pests

February 25, 2025

Grain pests can cause major problems for farmers worldwide. One particularly troublesome pest is the lesser grain borer, a beetle that can wreak havoc on stored grain. Researchers have been exploring new ways to control these pests. They've found a promising method using something called double-stra

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Qidong's Liver Cancer Journey: Aflatoxin Research

February 25, 2025

In the 1970s, a group of medical professionals and researchers from various cities in China, including Shanghai and Nanjing, came together to tackle a serious health issue in Qidong. This small peninsula, located on the north side of the Yangtze River, was known for its high rates of liver cancer. T

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Liver Health: A Global Battle Against Fat and Sugar

February 25, 2025

Steatotic liver disease (SLD) is a growing concern worldwide. It's a condition where excess fat builds up in the liver. This can lead to serious health issues. Two types of SLD are commonly discussed: non-alcoholic and alcoholic. Non-alcoholic SLD is linked to obesity and poor diet, while alcoholic