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Sleep Waves and Diabetes: A Hidden Link?

December 3, 2024

Did you know that the brain's activity during sleep might influence diabetes? Let's dig into something called sleep spindles. These are rapid brain waves happening in specific sleep stages. A recent study explored how these spindles differ between people with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and those without

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Healthcare Costs Shift: How Obstructive Sleep Apnea Surgeries Changed in China

December 1, 2024

In China, public hospitals are feeling the pressure to manage costs, thanks to the new medical insurance payment system called diagnosis-related groups. This system has had a notable impact on uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) surgeries for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) at Hospital C. T

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Malaria Mysteries: The Spleen's Role in WWII Soldiers' Relapses

November 27, 2024

During World War II, soldiers from Allied countries like the U. S. , U. K. , Australia, and India faced an unexpected challenge: frequent malaria relapses caused by Plasmodium vivax. Even with preventive medicine like quinacrine, they experienced multiple bouts of illness after stopping treatment. I

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Stay Bright: Beat Winter Fatigue with Food and Fun

November 27, 2024

Winter can be tough. Days are short, nights are long, and there's always something happening. Add to that, the cold weather can make you feel slow and tired. Amy Goodson, a dietitian, shares some tips to help you stay alert and full of energy. Start your day strong with some protein. Goodson sugges

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Checking Teeth in Silence: How Hearing Loss Affects Kids' Oral Health

November 26, 2024

You might not think about it, but kids who have trouble hearing might also have trouble with their teeth. A study in Cuttack City looked at the oral health of 90 deaf and hard-of-hearing kids aged 5 to 19. Using special tools and forms from the World Health Organization, researchers found out that a

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Are Blue Light Glasses Really Worth It?

November 24, 2024

Think about how much time you spend looking at screens. Some people spend up to 13 hours a day in front of a computer. That's a lot of screen time! And it can cause problems like eye strain and trouble sleeping. So, people are turning to blue light glasses to help. These glasses promise to reduce ey

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hidden power: usaf's unique planes

November 23, 2024

Ever wondered what makes the United States Air Force (USAF) stand out? It's their amazing collection of one-of-a-kind aircraft. Let's take a look at a few of these extraordinary planes. The Lockheed C-5 Galaxy, a massive transport plane, has been around since the '70s. Only about 131 of these exist

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Revisiting CBT Techniques for Insomnia: A Network Meta-Analysis

November 23, 2024

Ever wondered which parts of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) are most effective for treating insomnia? A recent study took a deep dive into this question using a network meta-analysis. Instead of comparing two treatments at a time, this method lets researchers look at multiple treatments side by

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Scott Pilgrim Anime: One Season and Done

November 22, 2024

It's been a year since the Scott Pilgrim Takes Off anime hit Netflix, and creator Bryan Lee O’Malley shared some news on Twitter that many fans were dreading. The series won't be coming back for a second season. O’Malley thanked fans for their support and praised the global cast and crew for their h

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The Active and Sleepy Lives of Adults with Type 1 Diabetes: A Deep Dive

November 22, 2024

Are you curious about the factors that influence how active, sedentary, or sleepy adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D) are? This systematic review dug deep into this topic to help create better health programs for them. Let’s explore what they found out! One key factor is age. Yep, as the years go by,