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Menopause and the Unseen Digestive Struggle

October 21, 2025

Menopause is often linked to hot flashes and mood swings, but a recent study highlights a less talked about issue: digestive problems. Nearly 600 women from the UK, aged 44 to 73, shared their experiences. A whopping 94% of them reported digestive issues. Even more surprising, 82% said these problem

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Bright Lights, Bigger Problems: How Light Sensitivity Affects Older Adults

October 21, 2025

Light sensitivity might seem like a minor issue, but for many older adults, it's a real struggle. A recent study looked into how this sensitivity affects sleep and overall health. The study involved over 400 adults, mostly women, with an average age of 68. Those with known eye conditions were left o

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Lumateperone's Brain Boost: A New Hope for Schizophrenia?

October 21, 2025

Schizophrenia is a tough mental health condition that makes it hard for people to think clearly. It's not just about hallucinations or delusions; it also messes with memory and learning. Scientists have been studying this for years, focusing on certain brain chemicals like dopamine and glutamate. Bu

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New Hope for Parkinson's: The Ultrasound Breakthrough

October 21, 2025

Parkinson's disease is a serious condition that affects movement. One of its main symptoms is muscle stiffness, which can make everyday tasks difficult. But there's a new way to measure this stiffness: ultrasound elastography, or UE for short. This technology uses sound waves to create images of the

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Oura Ring: Your New Health Guardian

October 21, 2025

The Oura Ring is stepping up its game. It's not just about sleep tracking anymore. This smart ring is getting two big upgrades: stress monitoring and blood pressure estimation. Stress is a sneaky thing. You might not even realize you're stressed until it's too late. The Oura Ring is changing that.

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A New Mpox Threat Emerges in California

October 21, 2025

Mpox, a virus known for causing flu-like symptoms and painful sores, has a new, more severe strain spreading in California. This strain, called Clade 1, has been found in three people who hadn't traveled outside the U. S. It's the first time this strain has spread locally in the country. Clade 1 is

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China's Rare Earth Exports Take a Dip: What's the Big Deal?

October 21, 2025

China's shipments of rare earth magnets saw a decline in September. This happened before new, stricter export rules were even put in place. The drop was about 6. 1% compared to the previous month. This news comes from official Chinese customs data. So, why is this a big deal? Rare earth magnets are

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Games for Good Health: How Board Games Boost Well-Being

October 20, 2025

Board games are not just for fun. They are now being used in healthcare to teach, diagnose, and even treat patients. This is not a new idea, but it is becoming more popular. The games are being used for people of all ages, from kids to seniors. For older adults, board games can help keep their mind

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Flu Facts: What You Need to Know to Stay Healthy

October 20, 2025

Flu season is here, and it's important to know how to protect yourself and others. The flu can be serious, causing millions of illnesses, hospitalizations, and even deaths each year. In New York City alone, thousands of people lose their lives to the flu and pneumonia combined every year. Last year,

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Brain Connections and Schizophrenia: What's the Link?

October 20, 2025

Schizophrenia is a complex mental health condition. It affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. Scientists have been trying to understand what happens in the brain of someone with schizophrenia. They think it might be about how different parts of the brain talk to each other. Recently, rese