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Unraveling Back Pain: The Surprising Role of Bones and Nerves

February 13, 2025

Back pain is a huge problem, affecting many people worldwide. It can be caused by the degeneration of intervertebral discs (IVDs), which are the cushions between our vertebrae. But why do these discs break down? Scientists are now looking at how our bones sense and react to mechanical forces, a proc

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Making Breathing Easier: The Role of Tech in COPD Care

February 13, 2025

In the Netherlands, over 545, 900 people are dealing with COPD, a condition that makes breathing difficult. The Royal Dutch Society for Physiotherapy has guidelines to help manage this condition. Recently, these guidelines were updated to include activity trackers (ATs). These devices monitor physic

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When Sun Flares Strike: Earth's Hidden Weaknesses

February 13, 2025

In May 2024, the Earth faced a powerful reminder of its vulnerability to space weather. A series of solar flares sent multiple coronal mass ejections (CMEs) toward Earth, merging into a major event that caught scientists off guard. This event, later known as the Gannon storm, highlighted how even sm

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Navigating Mood and Anxiety During Pregnancy and Postpartum

February 12, 2025

A group of experts has created a helpful guide for healthcare providers to manage mood and anxiety disorders in pregnant and postpartum women. These disorders can happen during pregnancy and after childbirth. The guide helps doctors and nurses understand and treat these conditions better. M

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Hollywood's Danny Strong: From Actor to Powerhouse Storyteller

February 12, 2025

Danny Strong's journey in Hollywood is a story of transformation and success. Starting as an actor, Strong found his true calling in writing. He made a big impact with his script for Recount, a film about the controversial 2000 presidential election in Florida. This script was so good it topped the

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Laughter is the Best Medicine: How Playfulness Can Help You Through Hard Times

February 12, 2025

Let's talk about how being playful can help you cope with stress and challenges. Researchers have found that people who are playful tend to handle tough times better. These folks see the glass as half full, think outside the box when solving problems, and make even regular activities fun. But what e

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MAC-PD: Navigating Challenges and Solutions

February 12, 2025

MAC-PD (Mycobacterium avium complex pulmonary disease) is a big challenge for doctors and patients alike. The usual treatments don't always work well, and they can cause nasty side effects. This makes it hard for patients to finish their treatment as planned. When someone shows up with long

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The Diabetes Solution: Where Tech Meets Health

February 12, 2025

Technology is stepping up its game to help manage diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is becoming more common, and healthcare systems are feeling the strain. Managing these patients can be tough, especially when it comes to medications. Most of the time, people with diabetes have to deal with complex

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Games To The Rescue! Helping People with Intellectual Disabilities Manage Bowel Issues

February 12, 2025

Imagine this: games helping people with intellectual disabilities deal with bowel issues. It might sound tricky! But here is what we know. In the UK, about 2% of the people have an intellectual disability. One-third of them have problems with their bowels, like constipation or faecal incontinence. T

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Unlocking Weight Loss: The Power of Gut Hormones

February 11, 2025

Don't think that obesity and type 2 diabetes are just about food intake. The way fat is stored in the body matters too. This is backed by lots of research over the recent years, showing how fat distribution and other bodily processes influence metabolic and non-metabolic issues. In the midst of all