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Diet and Gut Health: What's the Global Connection?

June 24, 2025

People around the world eat different foods. Some places have more stomach problems than others. Is there a link? Scientists wanted to find out. They looked at what people eat in different regions. Then, they checked how many people have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). IBS is a common gut problem.

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New Hope for Polymyalgia Rheumatica Patients: A Closer Look at Sarilumab

June 24, 2025

Polymyalgia rheumatica is a condition that causes muscle pain and stiffness. It often affects older adults. Corticosteroids are usually the go-to treatment. But what happens when they don't work or cause too many side effects? That's where sarilumab comes in. It's a medication that's been approved f

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Listening to Patients: The Acupuncture Puzzle

June 24, 2025

Acupuncture is becoming more popular in medical research. But how do we measure its success? One key way is by asking patients about their experiences. These are known as patient-reported outcomes (PROs). However, in mainland China, no one has thoroughly examined how these PROs are utilized in acupu

technology

iPhone 17 Pro: Cooling Down the Heat Battle

June 24, 2025

Apple might be planning a big change for the iPhone 17 Pro. A recent leak suggests that the company is considering a new cooling system called a vapor chamber. This tech is already used in gaming laptops and high-end Android phones. So, what is a vapor chamber? It is different from the current cool

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Big Changes Coming to Health Insurance Approvals

June 24, 2025

Big health insurance companies are making changes to speed up the process of getting approval for medical care. This process is called "prior authorization. " It's when doctors ask for permission from insurance companies before they can treat patients. Right now, this process is slow and frustratin

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Big Changes Coming to Health Insurance Approvals

June 24, 2025

Health insurance companies in the U. S. are making big changes to how they handle approvals for medical treatments. This process, called prior authorization, can be a hassle for both patients and doctors. Doctors often have to wait for approval from insurance companies before they can provide certa

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How Exercise Affects People with POTS

June 23, 2025

POTS, or postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, is a condition that makes it hard for people to stand up without feeling dizzy or having their heart race. It's a tricky condition to manage. Some people with POTS find that regular exercise helps them feel better. Others struggle to include exerci

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Cancer, Faith, and the Fight: How Eastern Europe's Orthodox Christians Cope

June 23, 2025

Depression is a big problem for people with cancer. It messes with their daily life and how they handle stress. Finding good ways to cope is super important. It can make their life better and maybe even help them live longer. One big way people in Eastern Europe deal with cancer is through their Chr

technology

Stretchy Smart Gel: The Future of Wearable Tech

June 23, 2025

Hydrogels are a big deal in the world of medical tech. They are flexible and play nice with the body. They can be used to track how the body is doing. But there is a catch. Making them strong, stretchy, and conductive is tough. It is like trying to make a rubber band that can also carry electricity

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Storms to Follow the Heat Wave

June 22, 2025

The eastern two-thirds of the U. S. are bracing for a scorching heat wave that will last into late June. This intense heat will not only break temperature records but also trigger severe thunderstorms along its edges. The storms will be most active in the Plains and Upper Midwest, but they might als