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gaps

A Global Look at Brain Tumor Patients' Challenges

February 7, 2025

Brain tumor patients and their loved ones deal with a lot of hurdles around the world. These issues range from access to treatment to emotional support, and they can make life harder for those affected. Imagine facing a serious health issue and not having the right care or support. This is a reality

health

Your Skin's Savvy: How Social Media Influences AD Patients

February 6, 2025

Atopic dermatitis, or AD, is a persistent skin problem. It needs careful handling and effective treatment. The choices people with AD make about their skincare can be crucial. Enter social media, or SM - it's become more than just a fun place to hang out. With a vast amount of content, it's now a ma

health

Money, Health, and Finding Breast Cancer Early in Chile

February 6, 2025

Have you thought about how money and where you come from affect your health? Let's talk about breast cancer and how early finding it saves lives. In many places, like Chile, lots of people are getting cancer because of big changes which people call demographic and epidemiological transitions. It's

science

Unraveling the Diving Mystery: How Old is the First Aquatic Bird?

February 6, 2025

Imagine this - a fossil that could rewrite the story of bird evolution. It all began on a chilly, blustery Antarctic island. In 1993, on the Antarctic Peninsula, scientists found a fossilized skeleton of an aquatic bird. Named Vegavis iaai, this find has sparked a flurry of debate. It is all becau

health

Conflict and Care: How Fighting Hurts Health in Africa

February 5, 2025

The vast region of sub-Saharan Africa faces a major challenge: a significant number of its women and children live in or near conflict zones. While it's clear that these conflicts cause physical harm to healthcare services, one area that's largely overlooked is how they affect people's decisions to

health

Unlocking Potential: Can AI Improve Healthcare in Low-to-Middle Income Countries?

February 5, 2025

Imagine trying to use cutting-edge technology to change a situation where a majority of the people cannot access basic health care. Think about the scope of that challenge. The idea can be mind blowing especially if you focus on places where resources are limited, and talking about these countries c

politics

Syrian Doctors and Nurses: Navigating Life and Work After Leaving Syria

February 4, 2025

It's important to understand that many people who once worked in healthcare in Syria had to leave their home because of the trouble that started in 2011. It forced many healthcare professionals to make big decisions. Some of the first to leave headed for the eastern Mediterranean region. As time pa

health

Bridging the Tech Gap for Older Adults with Cognitive Impairments.

February 2, 2025

Every day, older adults with cognitive impairments like mild cognitive impairment, traumatic brain injury, and post-stroke cognitive impairment face hurdles when using technology. Imagine trying to navigate a smartphone or a computer when your brain isn't working at its best. This is a reali

sports

When the Dust Settles: What Really Influenced Roki Sasaki's Decision

February 2, 2025

The baseball world was in a frenzy over Roki Sasaki's decision. Fans thought his choice would be influenced by the Padres' ownership drama. Yet, Sasaki made his decision based on his future growth. Machado, a Padres third baseman, stepped in. He shared his thoughts on the Padres' internal issues.

health

DIY Medicine in Action

February 2, 2025

Insulin cant be cheap? It can if we start making it ourselves. Theres a neighborhood initiative around curing diseases without the usual medicine approach and its happening in our backyard. This initiative is called Open Insulin. This DIY movement, is making medicine accessible and affordable on