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Eating Habits After Weight Loss Surgery: The Hidden Influences

March 8, 2025

Weight loss surgery is a major step, but it's only the start. Long-term success relies on lifestyle changes. Emotions and surroundings play a big role in what and how much we eat. Ever noticed how stress, tiredness, or happiness can change your eating habits? Or how eating at a party is different fr

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How the Internet is Changing Healthcare for China's Seniors

March 6, 2025

The digital age is here and it is changing how older people in China access healthcare. The internet is becoming a big part of their lives. But how does this affect their use of health services? This is a big question that researchers are trying to answer. First, let's talk about the big picture.

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The Silent Epidemic: Who Dies Alone in Korea and Why?

March 6, 2025

In Korea, there's a growing concern about people dying alone. This isn't just about being single or living solo. It's about being completely cut off from society, family, and friends. These individuals, often referred to as having a "lonely death, " are disconnected from their community and pass awa

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Flu's Hidden Danger: A Little Girl's Fight

March 6, 2025

Imagine a typical day turning into a nightmare. That's what happened to a family in Ohio when their 4-year-old daughter, Locklynn, caught the flu. The flu is usually seen as a minor illness, but for some, it can lead to severe complications. Locklynn's story is a stark reminder of the flu's potent

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Brain Injury Recovery: The Patient's Voice

March 6, 2025

Firstly, let's talk about brain injuries. When someone has a serious brain injury and is sent home, they need a lot of medical help to get better and deal with any new problems. Most studies on how to help these patients focus on measuring how disabled they are. But, there's a big problem: doctors d

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The Role of Oxidized Lipids in Cell Membrane Disruption

March 5, 2025

Oxidative stress is a common occurrence in both healthy and diseased cells. It leads to the formation of oxidized truncated phospholipids, which can mess up the cell membrane and potentially cause cell death. But how exactly do these oxidized lipids do this? And does the environment around the cell,

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Unraveling Blood Sugar: The Food Factor

March 5, 2025

Picture this: You've just finished a meal and you're wondering, "How will this affect my blood sugar? " This is a question that people with diabetes ask often. The answer isn't simple. Our bodies react differently to the same food, even on different days. This makes it hard to guess how a meal will

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Knowledge Locked Away: How Mental Health Patients Are Left in the Dark

March 5, 2025

Imagine being sick and not knowing why. Or worse, knowing why but having no way to find out more. This is what happens to many people with mental health issues. They are stuck in a tough spot, not just because of their illness, but because they can't get the information they need. This isn't just ab

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Body Image Struggles: How Black Women See Themselves

March 5, 2025

Body image is a big deal, but most studies focus on young white women. This leaves out a huge part of the story. The problem is that these studies assume everyone wants to be thin and don't consider things like skin tone, hair texture, or body shape. This makes it hard to understand how Black women

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Nanotech's Big Role in Fighting Parkinson's

March 4, 2025

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a tough condition to tackle. It's mainly caused by a protein called α-Synuclein (α-Syn) and its harmful clumps. These clumps are like troublemakers in the brain, causing issues that lead to PD. So, spotting these clumps early could be a game-changer for diagnosing and tre